Duke Blue Devils Lose: 10 Teams That Are Better Than They Are

No. 1 Duke has fallen. Alert the press. Their first loss in 25 games.

Ok, it's not UConn women, but that's a long time. Finally, Duke has been knocked off its perch.

So, the rest of the college basketball world can start thinking about possibly winning a National Championship this year, right?

In the words of Lee Corso...NOT SO FAST, MY FRIEND!

Los Angeles Lakers

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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 12: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands by the bench during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on January 12, 2011 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees t

The Lakers are better than Duke. I think they will be busy in March, though.

Miami Heat

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 12: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat reacts to a call during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center on January 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees

The Heat is better than Duke. Hey Lebron, since you're out chasing rings, the NCAA Championship ring is one you don't have.

Boston Celtics

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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 07: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball as Andrea Bargnani #7 of the Toronto Raptors defends on January 7, 2011 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Raptors 122-102. NOTE TO USER: User

Boston is better than Duke. Maybe Rondo can see what the Final Four is all about. And the Sweet Sixteen, for that matter.

San Antonio Spurs

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 01: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs pauses with the ball in front of DeAndre Jordan #9 of the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center on December 1, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackn

If they have to wait until Kobe retires to get "One for the Thumb" in the NBA Playoffs, maybe they should try the NCAA Tournament instead.

Orlando Magic

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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 18: Spencer Hawes #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers guards Dwight Hoawrd #12 of the Orlando Magic during the game at Amway Arena on December 18, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d

Dwight never played college ball. Maybe he'd like to give it a shot?

Atlanta Hawks

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 11: Al Horford #15 of the Atlanta Hawks against Josh McRoberts #32 of the Indiana Pacers at Philips Arena on December 11, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or u

The Hawks in the NCAAs? Big Al says, "Nah, I got two rings from that already."

Dallas Mavericks

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DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 15: Forward Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center on December 15, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and

The Mavericks could take Duke if they get Dirk back in time.

Chicago Bulls

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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 10: Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls puts up a shot against the Los Angeles Lakers at the United Center on December 10, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 88-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges an

Jo says he's only going back to the Big Dance if he can play for Billy Donovan again.

The Spanish National Team

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11: Head coach Phil Jackson and Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers laugh before the game with the Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center on January 11, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 112-57. NOTE TO USER:

Maybe they can get a Championship after all. That Olympic loss has still got to hurt.

Cleveland Cavaliers

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Teammates Manny Harris #6 and Antawn Jamison #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers battle for a loose ball with Stephen Jackson #1 of the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on December 29, 2010 in Charlott

Ok, maybe not the Cavs. But I bet they could get to the Elite Eight.

In other words, don't get too excited just because Duke lost to FSU. They are still the team to beat.