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Duke's Zion Williamson, center, loses the ball as he is trapped by Florida State's David Nichols, right, and Raiquan Gray, left, during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Board work, 3-point shot could fuel upsets of top NCAA seeds

By Aaron Beard Mar. 18, 2019 01:58 PM EDT

Virginia coach Tony Bennett discusses a call with an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Virginia top seed in NCAA South Region for 2nd straight year

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2019 06:41 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) goes up to dunk against Florida State during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The Latest: Best bet: Duke is favored to win NCAA Tournament

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2019 05:49 PM EDT

Friday's Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2019 04:45 AM EDT
COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson had the go-ahead tip-in on his own miss with 30.3 seconds left and fifth-ranked Duke held off...

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins talks with guard Chase Harler (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas beats West Virginia 88-74 to reach Big 12 finals

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2019 12:13 AM EDT

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton, left, argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Florida State upends No. 2 Virginia 69-59 in ACC semifinals

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2019 10:35 PM EDT

Thursday's Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Mar. 15, 2019 04:37 AM EDT
COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson made all 13 of his shots, five on high-flying dunks, and scored 29 points in his return to...

West Virginia's Derek Culver, center, battles Texas Tech's Tariq Owens, left, and Norense Odiase (32) for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big 12 men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. West Virginia won 79-74. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia beats No. 7 Texas Tech 79-74 in Big 12 Tourney

By Avery Osen Mar. 14, 2019 09:48 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Isaiah Wilkins, right, and Florida State's Raiquan Gray, left, fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 12 FSU beats No. 16 Virginia Tech 65-63 in OT at ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 14, 2019 05:35 PM EDT

Virginia's Kyle Guy reacts after making a 3-point basket and being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Louisville Cardinals at North Carolina Tar Heels 3/14/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 03:11 PM EDT

Virginia's Jack Salt (33) grabs a rebound as North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Guy, Salt help No. 2 Virginia beat NC State 76-56 in ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 14, 2019 02:50 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) and Miami's Chris Lykes chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Blackshear, No. 16 Virginia Tech beat Miami 71-56 in ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 13, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

St. Mary's Jordan Ford dribbles around a Gonzaga player during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament title, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
ACC - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at Virginia Cavaliers 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 12:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a dunk against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in New York. Duke freshman Zion Williamson is both The Associated Press player and newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Tuesday, March 12, 2019.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Duke's Williamson, UVa's Bennett headline AP All-ACC team

By Joedy Mccreary Mar. 12, 2019 11:03 AM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett holds a piece of the net after a victory over Louisville after an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia, UNC, Duke headline competitive ACC tourney field

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter celebrates a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Duke's Williamson, UVa's Bennett earn individual ACC awards

Mar. 11, 2019 02:29 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett holds a piece of the net after a victory over Louisville after an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Gonzaga, Virginia, UNC remain 1-2-3 atop new AP Top 25 poll

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett holds a piece of the net after a victory over Louisville after an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
TOP 25 REWIND: Shared titles abound in power conferences

By Aaron Beard Mar. 10, 2019 03:19 PM EDT

Virginia guard Ty Jerome, right, hugs Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter after an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Jerome helps rally No. 2 Virginia past Louisville 73-68

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 09, 2019 06:13 PM EST

Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams poses for a photograph with seniors Justin Robinson, Ty Outlaw (42) and Ahmed Hill (13) before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Miami in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, March 8, 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Alexander-Walker leads No. 15 Virginia Tech past Miami

By Jimmy Robertson Mar. 08, 2019 09:22 PM EST