Cam Reddish
Kentucky's Keion Brooks Jr. (12) and Evansville's Sam Cunliffe (20) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No Alpha emerges in men’s hoops, opens door for more upsets

By Aaron Beard Nov. 24, 2019 10:32 AM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — After a handful of college basketball games, several teams

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

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.

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,"

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

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo holds up the NCAA men's East Regional Championship trophy after defeating Duke in a college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. Michigan State won 68-67. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Michigan State knocks off Duke 68-67 to make Final Four

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 31, 2019 07:24 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cassius Winston missed an open jump shot but was right there for

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) dunks over Auburn's Samir Doughty (10) during the first half of the Midwest Regional final game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NCAA Latest: After upsets, Final Four has a different look

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
The Latest on the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Auburn's Chuma Okeke grabs his leg after being injured on his way to the basket during the second half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game against North Carolina, Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
TIPPING OFF: Krzyzewski-Izzo matchup highlights Elite Eight

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2019 02:37 AM EDT
A coaching matchup for the ages highlights Sunday's regional finals in the NCAA

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo listens during an NCAA men's college basketball news conference in Washington, Saturday, March 30, 2019. Michigan State plays Duke in the East Regional final game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Duke vs. Michigan State is battle of NCAA Tournament titans

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 30, 2019 06:03 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Zion Williamson watched in awe in 2015 when Duke and Michigan State

Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens, left, and Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke vie for a rebound during the first half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Virginia beats Purdue in OT to reach Final Four

By The Associated Press Mar. 30, 2019 05:06 PM EDT
The Latest on the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Duke forward Cam Reddish (2) makes a move against North Dakota State guard Jordan Horn (33) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Duke's Reddish a game-time decision vs. Michigan State

Mar. 30, 2019 04:50 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Freshman forward Cam Reddish will be a game-time decision for Duke

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) passes over Houston's Cedrick Alley Jr. and Houston's Breaon Brady (24) during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Injury questions linger for teams headed to regional finals

By Aaron Beard Mar. 30, 2019 03:01 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Kentucky got PJ Washington back just in time, Duke hung on

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson covers his face after the team's loss to Duke in an NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region semifinal in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. Duke won 75-73. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Zion, Duke avoid upset, edge Virginia Tech 75-73 in NCAAs

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 30, 2019 12:18 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — There was nothing Zion Williamson could do but watch. Once again,

LSU guard Tremont Waters gestures after scoring against Michigan State during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Michigan State Spartans at Duke Blue Devils 3/31/2019

Mar. 29, 2019 08:41 PM EDT

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) shoots over Houston's Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
NCAA Latest: Kentucky holds off Houston reach regional final

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2019 04:53 PM EDT
The Latest on the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Duke's Zion Williamson, right, shoots over Central Florida's Tacko Fall during the second half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Williamson, Duke survive UCF's late misses, reach Sweet 16

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 24, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson took on 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall at the end and won.