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5 Questions the Duke Blue Devils Must Answer in Conference play

5 Questions Duke Must Answer in ACC Play

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After ripping off 14 straight wins, Duke has lost back-to-back games. They have hit a bit of a wall and have some questions to answer before the end of conference play. Here are the top-five burning questions.

5. Can Quinn Cook Take Smarter Shots?

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5. Can Quinn Cook Take Smarter Shots?

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At 14.6 points and 2.6 triples per game, Cook is the team's second leading scorer. However, he is taking 6.6 3-pointers per contest and tends to be too free-shooting outside. Will he ever start taking smarter shots?

4. When Will Coach K Get 1000th Win?

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4. When Will Coach K Get 1000th Win?

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Coach K has been stuck at 997 wins for a week now. It is only a matter of time until he reaches the historic 1,000-win milestone, but when will it finally come?

3. Are They Worth A No. 1 Seed?

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3. Are They Worth A No. 1 Seed?

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Duke has slowed down lately, but they are still ranked No. 4 in the nation. If they want to get the No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, they must play well down the stretch.

2. Can They Survive Without Jahlil Okafor?

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2. Can They Survive Without Jahlil Okafor?

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Okafor is leading the team with 19.3 points per game, but he has struggled with fouls throughout his freshman season. If Duke's star gets into foul trouble early, can the team survive?

1. Are They For Real?

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1. Are They For Real?

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At the beginning of the season, Duke looked unstoppable. After two straight ACC losses, though, the team looks much different right now. They must prove that they are for real throughout the rest of the ACC play.

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