Duke No. 5 in New Power Ranking

All over the Internet people are saying how Coach K is getting old, that he can't recruit, and that the Blue Devils are done. 

This offseason there is an unusual amount of bitterness, would it have been too much to ask for an upset Mr. Izzo? 

Anyway, next year is going to be a completely different year. The Heels are going to be nothing less than a new look team, and the Devils may look a lot alike!

In the most recent CNN Power Poll they have the Devils ranked at No. 5. 

For some teams this would create a preseason buzz, not in Durham.  

In the '09-'10 season the Duke Blue Devils will be something that they haven't truly been in awhile—senior! 

They are going to have a roster full of upperclassmen.

If the next coming of Grant Hill in G. Henderson stays, they will be returning every one of their starters from last season.

Kyle Singler will be an ACC First-Team selection, and will be on the list of possible players of the year as soon as it comes out. His return could be even more important to the team than Hendersons'. Singler can do it all, he can shoot, pass, and play D. 

While Singler and Henderson are the players that are on the front page of this book, Jon Scheyer could be the glue that holds this team together. If he continues to improve over the offseason he could be lights out next season. If his shot is falling, he makes this team ridiculous and one of the best in the nation.

The weakness of this team is not something new. 

They are without an Elton Brand or Shane Battier type of big man. There is no land lord in Duke right now, but what they do have is a legit seven footer that will take up space down low. 

As last season progressed, "ZOOOOO" (Brian Zoubek) started to find his shot and play better. If he works, lifts weights and develops into an average big man, this team will be the best in the nation.

Next season is going to be a good one at Duke. 

The experience will be back, but most important so will Coach K. He says the Olympics had no affect on his team, but lets be honest...this offseason K is not thinking about gold, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.

He is thinking about Duke Blue, March Madness, and winning number four.