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North Carolina's star freshman Caleb Wilson is out for the season with a broken thumb, dealt a major blow just before the highly anticipated rematch against Duke. The Blue Devils, ranked #1, are heavy favorites heading into Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Seth Trimble hit a buzzer-beating jumper to give the No. 17 UNC Tar Heels their first lead and the win against No. 1 Duke. The dramatic upset sent the Dean Dome into a frenzy and sets the stage for a highly anticipated rematch.
The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Clemson Tigers in a decisive ACC Tournament quarterfinal matchup. Duke's strong offense and defense secured their advancement, while Clemson looks ahead to the NCAA Tournament after their best season in decades.
Arizona and Duke have clinched outright regular-season conference titles in dominant fashion. The Wildcats secured the Big 12, while the Blue Devils capped off an impressive ACC run, solidifying their status as national championship contenders.
The Duke Blue Devils clinched their second consecutive ACC regular season championship with a dominant 93-64 victory over NC State. Dame Sar led the charge with 16 points, while Kaden Boozer added 13 points and 10 rebounds. Duke's offensive firepower and defensive pressure overwhelmed the Wolfpack, securing them the top seed in the ACC Tournament.
Florida asserts championship defense, shaking up the contender list. Purdue and Wisconsin are out, while Duke and Michigan State enter. The importance of free throw shooting and coaching showdowns also took center stage.
Ashley Jackson's clutch three-pointers powered Duke past North Carolina in a thrilling ACC showdown. The Blue Devils secured a hard-fought victory, with Jackson's scoring proving decisive in the back-and-forth contest.
The Duke Blue Devils clinched at least a share of the ACC regular season championship with a commanding victory over the Virginia Cavaliers. Isaiah Evans led the charge with a stellar offensive performance, while Duke's defense stifled Virginia throughout the game. The win marks the 22nd ACC regular season title for the Blue Devils.
Duke and UConn are solidifying their spots among the national championship favorites, while questions linger over Kansas and Illinois. The college basketball landscape is shifting as contenders emerge and pretenders are exposed.
Duke is positioning itself as a national championship favorite, lauded for its defense and deep rotation. Meanwhile, Virginia, led by coach Ryan Odom, embraces a special opportunity against the Blue Devils, relying on their own strong defensive identity. Florida's Todd Golden also detailed his Gators' rise, emphasizing their defensive grit and championship aspirations.
