ESPN’s Dick Vitale has picked Duke as his No. 1 team heading into the 2016-17 college basketball season.
Vitale has Kentucky at No. 2. Villanova, Kansas and North Carolina round out the top 5.
Vitale’s top 10:
1. Duke
2. Kentucky
3. Villanova
4. Kansas
5. North Carolina
6. Michigan State
7. Louisville
8. Virginia
9. Xavier
10. Indiana
Here’s what he says about Duke and Kentucky:
1. Duke Blue Devils
Grayson Allen should be the preseason player of the year. Amile Jefferson is back, and a stellar recruiting class comes in.
2. Kentucky Wildcats
John Calipari will not rebuild, he will reload. De’Aaron Fox will be special at the point guard slot. Isaiah Briscoe has a year of experience that will help.
