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FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2007, file photo, Kansas State forward Michael Beasley dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Sacramento State in Manhattan, Kan. Beasley led all Division I players in rebounding (12.4) and ranked third in scoring (26.2) to earn first-team AP All-America honors his lone season at Kansas State. His 28 double-doubles that season remain the most ever by a Division I freshman. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
AP top tourney one-and-done players led by Davis, 'Melo

By Steve Megargee Apr. 04, 2020 11:48 AM EDT
Anthony Davis didn’t need to score big to control a game for Kentucky.

Duke center Vernon Carey Jr. (1) shoots while Notre Dame forward Nate Laszewski (14) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 7 Duke downs Notre Dame 94-60 behind 21 points by Carey

By Ken Tysiac Feb. 15, 2020 07:41 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke used a strong shooting second half to cruise to an

Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale, left, defends as Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) passes the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in New York. The Jazz defeated the Nets 118-107. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

By Aaron Beard Jan. 15, 2020 04:09 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — When college stars like Cole Anthony are injured, they

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Memphis' James Wiseman watches from the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Little Rock in Memphis, Tenn. Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school as the likely NBA lottery pick gets ready to begin his pro career. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)
Column: Wiseman shows he's wise young man by dumping college

By Paul Newberry Dec. 20, 2019 08:38 PM EST
Congratulations to James Wiseman, a wise young man indeed.

Wake Forest guard Brandon Childress (0) drives to the basket against Boston College guard Derryck Thornton, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Move Over Nike, Call Under Armour

By Ken Powtak Nov. 06, 2019 06:59 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — Move over, Nike. Call Under Armour, now.

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski speaks during an NCAA college basketball media day at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Duke's new freshmen embrace challenge of following Zion

By Joedy Mccreary Sep. 23, 2019 06:09 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — With one giant leap, Cassius Stanley knocked Zion Williamson out

FILE - In this July 10, 2019 file photo, Zion Williamson, of the Duke University Basketball team, arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Duke says an investigation has found no evidence that Williamson received improper benefits. School spokesman Michael Schoenfeld said in a statement Saturday, Sept. 7, that a "thorough and objective" probe led by investigators outside the athletic department found "no evidence to support any allegation" that would have jeopardized Williamson's eligibility. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Duke probe finds no evidence Nike paid Zion Williamson

Sep. 07, 2019 09:58 AM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke University says an investigation has found no evidence that

FILE - In this March 24, 2019, file photo, Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) attempts to shoot against Central Florida forward Chad Brown (21) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, in Columbia, S.C. Zion Williamson is the most hyped, most exciting prospect to come to the NBA in years. He's set to be the No. 1 pick in the draft, perhaps the only certainty heading into Thursday night, June 20. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
Michigan State Spartans at Central Michigan Chippewas 3/23/2019

Jun. 19, 2019 10:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Clemson forward Elijah Thomas (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky. The return of forwards Jordan Nwora and Steven Enoch could make the Cardinals a top-10 team heading into next season. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Winners and losers of the NBA's draft withdrawal deadline

By John Marshall May. 30, 2019 04:18 PM EDT
Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett all remained in the NBA draft through the

FILE - In this March 24, 2019, file photo, Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles the ball against Central Florida during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C. Williamson was named the John R. Wooden Men's Player of the year at the College Basketball Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, Friday, April 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
Zion Williamson entering NBA draft after 1 year at Duke

Apr. 15, 2019 06:00 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson is leaving Duke after one high-flying season to

FILE - In this March 16, 2019, file photo, Duke's RJ Barrett, left, hugs Zion Williamson after Duke defeated Florida State in the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, in Charlotte, N.C. Duke's Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett are the second freshman teammates to earn first-team All-America honors. Williamson and Barrett headed The Associated Press All-America team released on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, joined by Tennessee's Grant Williams, Murray State's Ja Morant and Cassius Winston of Michigan State. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Williamson, Ionescu win honors at College Basketball Awards

By Beth Harris Apr. 12, 2019 08:19 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zion Williamson of Duke insisted he doesn't know if he's going to

Duke forward Cam Reddish (2) drives around Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (11) during the first half of an NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Duke's Cam Reddish turns pro, hires agent

Apr. 11, 2019 06:30 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Cam Reddish is the latest Duke freshman to leave school for the

FILE - In this March 29, 2019, file photo, Duke forward RJ Barrett (5) drives to the basket past Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) and guard Ahmed Hill (13) during the second half of an NCAA men's East Regional semifinal college basketball game, in Washington. Barrett is leaving Duke after one season to enter the NBA draft. Barrett announced his decision Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in a video posted on social media. He calls playing at Duke a dream and adds that “it’s also a dream of mine to play in the NBA and have great success there.”(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
RJ Barrett to enter NBA draft after 1 season at Duke

Apr. 10, 2019 12:31 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — RJ Barrett is leaving Duke after one season to enter the NBA

Duke guard Tre Jones (3) after his team scores against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
PG Tre Jones to return to Duke for sophomore season

Apr. 08, 2019 06:51 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Tre Jones is returning to Duke for his sophomore season.

Duke freshman Zion Williamson answers questions at a news conference where he was awarded the Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year award at the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Duke's Williamson wins AP men's college player of the year

By Aaron Beard Apr. 05, 2019 12:04 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Just about everything Zion Williamson did at Duke created a

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Virginia's De'Andre Hunter dribbles past Purdue's Grady Eifert (24) during the first half of the men's NCAA Tournament in Louisville, Ky. Although this year’s Final Four is being touted as one in which experience and teamwork won out over raw talent, three of the teams in Minneapolis this week possess that young NBA talent, including Virginia and Texas Tech. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
AP Analysis: Success in March tied to NBA-caliber talent

By Eddie Pells And Larry Fenn Apr. 03, 2019 02:23 AM EDT
In the 30 seasons since the NCAA Tournament started morphing into "March Madness,"

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, Michigan State guard Cassius Winston drives to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, in East Lansing, Mich. Winston was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Duke freshmen Williamson, Barrett top AP All-America team

By John Marshall Apr. 02, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
The season did not end as Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett intended. The fabulous

Duke guard Tre Jones covers his face after losing to Michigan State in the NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. Michigan State won 68-67. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Zion, No. 1 Duke miss out on Final Four in loss to Spartans

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 01, 2019 03:15 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty minutes after his first and, in all likelihood, last season

Duke guard Tre Jones covers his face after losing to Michigan State in the NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. Michigan State won 68-67. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Zion, No. 1 Duke miss out on Final Four in loss to Spartans

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 31, 2019 08:47 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty minutes after his first and, in all likelihood, last season

Texas Tech players shower coach Chris Beard with confetti after their win against Gonzaga during the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Final Four features 3 first-time coaches and Izzo in his 8th

By John Marshall Mar. 31, 2019 07:49 PM EDT
Tom Izzo drew up the perfect play at the perfect moment, sending Michigan State past