Belt game 1,590 · January 12, 2002
Duke take the belt
Duke beat NC State 76–57 on the road to start reign 440 of the College Basketball belt, the 15th for the program.
NC State had held it since January 7, 2002, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Duke held it for 35 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Maryland on February 16, 2002.
440Reign number
15Team's reign
9Defenses
35Days held