Virginia Cavaliers
Duke's Tre Jones (3) and Javin DeLaurier (12) react following a play against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Duke won 71-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 3 UNC meets No. 4 Duke to close ACC regular-season slate

By Aaron Beard Mar. 08, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Notre Dame's John Mooney (33) goes up for a shot between Clemson's Clyde Trapp and Javan White (35) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Clemson won 64-62. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3/8/2019

Mar. 07, 2019 12:35 AM EST

Virginia Tech guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) shoots over Florida State forward Mfiondu Kabengele (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
No. 14 Florida St. rallies to top No. 15 Va. Tech in OT

By Bob Ferrante Mar. 05, 2019 09:40 PM EST

Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj, left, and guard Frank Howard, right, reach for the ball against Virginia guard Braxton Key (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Long ball propels No. 2 Virginia over Syracuse 79-53

By John Kekis Mar. 04, 2019 09:11 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) yells after dunking against Saint Mary's during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Zags, Cavaliers remain 1-2 in week of changes for AP Top 25

By John Marshall Mar. 04, 2019 12:02 PM EST

Virginia guard Ty Jerome (11) takes a shot over Pittsburgh guard Sidy N'Dir, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Guy's 17 lead No. 2 Virginia past Pittsburgh 73-49

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 02, 2019 04:14 PM EST

Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter (12) shoots next to Georgia Tech forward James Banks III (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Jerome, Hunter lead No. 2 Virginia's rout of Ga. Tech, 81-51

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 27, 2019 08:58 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Wabissa Bede (3) defends against Duke forward RJ Barrett (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Without Zion, No. 3 Duke upset by No. 20 Virginia Tech 77-72

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 26, 2019 09:30 PM EST

Notre Dame's T.J. Gibbs Jr. (10) goes up for a shot as Virginia Tech's Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Virginia Tech won 67-59. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Blackshear powers No. 20 Virginia Tech past Notre Dame 67-59

By Anthony Anderson Feb. 23, 2019 06:44 PM EST

Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter (12) attempts a shot over the reach of Louisville center Malik Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Hunter rallies No. 3 Virginia past No. 18 Louisville 64-52

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 23, 2019 02:07 PM EST

Buffalo head coach Nate Oats reacts against Ohio during the second half of an NCAA college Basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Veteran teams riding experience toward March Madness

By John Marshall Feb. 21, 2019 03:09 AM EST

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) grabs a rebound while defended by Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
No. 23 Kansas State beats West Virginia to keep Big 12 lead

By John Lowe Feb. 18, 2019 11:24 PM EST

Virginia Tech defender Nickel Alexander-Walker,right, tries to knock ball away from Virginia guard Kihei Clark, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.(AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Guy's 23 lift No. 3 Virginia past No. 20 Hokies, 64-58

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 18, 2019 09:12 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Sidy N'Dir (11) tries a shot between Virginia Tech's Ty Outlaw (42) and Isaiah Wilkins during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Blackshear's 29 power No. 22 Virginia Tech by Pitt 70-64

By Will Graves Feb. 16, 2019 06:55 PM EST

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) attempts to get past West Virginia guard Jermaine Haley (10)during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Dotson, Lawson brothers lead No. 14 Kansas' rout of WVU

Feb. 16, 2019 06:39 PM EST

Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter (12) is fouled by Notre Dame forward John Mooney (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Virginia beat Notre Dame 60-54. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Guy, Hunter lead No. 4 Virginia past Irish, 60-54

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 16, 2019 05:18 PM EST

Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) shouts after being fouled during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Duke won 71-69. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
NC State visits Duke in biggest matchup this weekend in ACC

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 15, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Connecticut starter Jalen Adams, who is out injured, right, talks with teammate Mamadou Diarra, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Team World at Team USA 2/15/2019

Feb. 14, 2019 09:50 PM EST

Virginia Tech guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) and forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. look to steal the ball from Georgia Tech forward James Banks III during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Outlaw leads No. 22 Hokies to 76-68 win over Georgia Tech

By Jimmy Robertson Feb. 13, 2019 10:28 PM EST

File-This Jan. 19, 2019, file photo shows Purdue guard Carsen Edwards (3) shooting over Indiana forward Juwan Morgan (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind. Edwards, a junior and preseason AP All-American listed at 6-0 on the NCAA leaderboard but 6-1 by the school, is seventh, national scoring at 24.6 points per game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
TOP 25 THIS WEEK: Big matchups abound in SEC, Big Ten

By Aaron Beard Feb. 12, 2019 03:11 AM EST