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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

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

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

LSU guard Tremont Waters (3) makes the game-winning shot as Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) defends during the second half in a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (Will Dickey/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
TIPPING OFF: Zion back for Duke rematch with Virginia Tech

By John Marshall Mar. 29, 2019 02:37 AM EDT

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson, center, smiles as he walks off stage with teammates Ty Outlaw, left, and Ahmed Hill, right, at the conclusion of a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Washington, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Virginia Tech plays Duke in an East Regional semifinal game on Friday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Duke, Michigan State, relative newcomers left in East Region

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 28, 2019 05:35 PM EDT

Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) goes up for a dunk against North Dakota State forward Rocky Kreuser (34) 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)
Get ready for a Sweet 16 filled with favorites

By John Marshall Mar. 27, 2019 05:15 PM EDT

Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins communicates with players during the second half of a second-round game against Duke in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Heartbreak for UCF dad, son as Dawkins game-winner rolls out

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 25, 2019 02:59 AM EDT

CORRECTS TO SECOND ROUND NOT FIRST Central Florida's Aubrey Dawkins drives in for a layup during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game against Duke in the NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C. Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Heartbreak for UCF dad, son as Dawkins game-winner rolls out

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 24, 2019 09:19 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson, left, celebrates with Jack White, right, after a play against Florida State during the second half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Duke's Williamson main attraction in NCAA's East Region

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 21, 2019 06:16 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the second half against Florida State in the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Williamson, Duke get top seed in East Region

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 17, 2019 07:18 PM EDT

North Carolina's Cameron Johnson (13) gets around the defense of Wake Forest's Torry Johnson (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Feb 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Woody Marshall)
No. 1 Duke and No. 8 North Carolina renew rivalry this week

By John Marshall Feb. 19, 2019 02:14 AM EST

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New No. 1 expected after Tennessee's loss to No. 5 Kentucky

By John Marshall Feb. 17, 2019 01:52 PM EST

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes talks with forward Grant Williams (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 73-61. (AP photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee remains at No. 1 in AP poll, ahead of Duke

By John Marshall Feb. 11, 2019 12:03 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) shoots over San Diego forward Isaiah Pineiro during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Focus shifts to college basketball with football finished

By John Marshall Feb. 05, 2019 01:53 PM EST

Duke's Zion Williamson, center, reacts with Marques Bolden (20), Cam Reddish (2) and RJ Barrett (5) following a play against St. John's during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Duke won 91-61. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No.2 Duke and No. 3 Virginia get high-profile rematch

By John Marshall Feb. 05, 2019 02:06 AM EST