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Duke Basketball: 5 Things to Watch Approaching the ACC Tournament

By Stuart Gill

Feb 28, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a teammate scored in the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a teammate scored in the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 28, 2017; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) celebrates with guard Grayson Allen (3) after hitting the go ahead three point shot in the final 7 seconds against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Duke defeated Wake 85-83. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) celebrates with guard Grayson Allen (3) after hitting the go ahead three point shot in the final 7 seconds against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Duke defeated Wake 85-83. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Luke Kennard, Luke Kennard, Luke Kennard

The sophomore has been sensational, and his improvements have saved Duke’s season from becoming a complete disaster. He has led the team in scoring (20.1) all year, and has also hit shots in clutch situations, like this game-winner against Wake Forest.

He was just named to the All-ACC First team, a well-deserved honor for his hard work throughout his first two seasons as a Blue Devil. Without Kennard, Duke’s offense becomes somewhat flat. He needs to continue to play like the leader he has become in order to give Duke a chance at winning it all in Brooklyn.

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