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Central Florida coach Johnny Dawkins, right, speaks to Tako Fall during a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C.(AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

TIPPING OFF: Dawkins faces his alma mater as UCF meets Duke

By Steve Megargee Mar. 24, 2019 02:51 AM EDT

Virginia guard Ty Jerome (11) celebrates a score against Gardner-Webb during a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Virginia defeated Gardner-Webb 71-56. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Even before big upset, Virginia has history of NCAA flops

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 23, 2019 06:18 PM EDT

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson celebrates during the first half of the team's first-round game against Saint Louis in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Va Tech beats Saint Louis 66-52 for 1st tourney in 12 years

By Josh Dubow Mar. 23, 2019 12:42 AM EDT

Gardner-Webb head coach Tim Craft communicates with an official during a first-round game against Virginia in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Virginia defeated Gardner-Webb 71-56. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

No. 1 Virginia avoids 2nd straight huge NCAA tourney upset

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 22, 2019 05:15 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) flexes after a basket against North Dakota State in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C., Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

NCAA Latest: Buckeyes, Hokies close 1st round with wins

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2019 12:17 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson celebrates Duke's win over Florida State after cutting a piece of a net after the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Zion in action as NCAA Tournament wraps up first round

By Dave Skretta Mar. 22, 2019 02:58 AM EDT

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Kansas State's Barry Brown Jr. (5) and Iowa State's Cameron Lard (2) chase a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big 12 men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Iowa State won 63-59. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NCAA tournament teams in San Jose content to slow it down

By Josh Dubow Mar. 21, 2019 07:28 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, right, talks with Kyle Guy (5) during the first 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/Nell Redmond)

After long year, Virginia gets chance at NCAA redemption

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 21, 2019 04:04 PM EDT

Baylor guard Makai Mason, left, and guard Jared Butler (12) celebrate the team's win against Syracuse in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)

NCAA Latest: Day 1 of tournament in the books

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2019 12:14 PM EDT

Old Dominion Monarchs celebrate after WKU's 62-56 loss to Old Dominion on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at The Star in Frisco, Texas. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP)

ODU's coach has cancer, putting basketball in perspective

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 20, 2019 08:09 PM EDT

FILE- In this March 16, 2018, file photo Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter calls out form the bench during their first-round game against Cincinnati in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Hunter’s eager for more NCAA Tournament glory. He has built a once-dismal Georgia State program into a mid-major with a knack for bracket-busting. Before the memorable upset of Baylor, Hunter’s 2001 team was a No. 11 seed which upset No. 6 Wisconsin in the first round. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

WNIT - First Round - Game 4 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 3 (win) 3/17/2018

Mar. 19, 2019 12:09 PM EDT

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...