Duke, Florida early co-favorites to win 2027 national title
Duke is looking to win its sixth national title in program history and will enter the 2026-27 season as one of the favorites.
Expectations for Duke basketball remain steadfast, aiming for a national championship or facing disappointment once more. This year, under the guidance of Jon Scheyer in his fifth season, the Blue Devils strive for their first title. The previous two attempts ended with losses to Houston in the Final Four and to UConn in the Elite Eight.
A strong roster, featuring returning players Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer, Dame Sarr, and Patrick Ngongba, along with transfers John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski, as well as the highly anticipated 5-star freshman Cam Williams, has led to the Blue Devils being considered co-favorites to win the 2027 title, according to Vegas odds at +600.
Florida, the reigning 2025 national champion, shares the same co-favorite status with the Blue Devils. The odds of witnessing a Final Four showdown between these two powerhouses next March remain high, as the two teams will face off in the ACC/SEC Challenge on December 1st, a rematch of last season's game at Cameron Indoor Stadium where Duke emerged victorious with a score of 67-66.
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