If the Duke Blue Devils play even close to their potential this year, head coach Mike Krzyzewski should coast past longtime Mount Saint Mary's coach Jim Phelan as the fourth most victorious coach in NCAA Division I history. But the season won't be a cinch for the Devils: Despite a deep, versatile roster led by sophomore standouts Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler and propped by 1,000-point senior Greg Paulus, Duke looks weak in the middle, and the team's been a tad turnover-prone through its first seven games. Below, we spread the roster over the hardwood and highlight the team's strengths and potential weaknesses.
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