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Creighton head coach Greg McDermott talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Butler in the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
McDermott, No. 17 Creighton rout Butler 87-56 in Big East

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 11, 2021 11:19 PM EST

St. John's forward Marcellus Earlington (10) shoots over Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
No. 7 Creighton routs St. John's 97-79 without Zegarowski

By Eric Olson Jan. 09, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Duke guard Jordan Goldwire (14) reaches for the ball while Florida State guard Trent Forrest (3) grabs a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Jones, Goldwire help No. 7 Duke beat No. 8 FSU 70-65

By Aaron Beard Feb. 10, 2020 09:26 PM EST

Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III wears sneakers in honor of the late Kobe Bryant before an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
No. 9 Duke beats Syracuse 97-88; Carey another double-double

By John Kekis Feb. 01, 2020 10:51 PM EST

Duke center Vernon Carey Jr. (1) maneuvers around California forward Andre Kelly (22) during the first half of the first round of the 2K Empire Classic NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Krzyzewski wins 217th game with Duke ranked No. 1 in romp

By Dan Gelston Nov. 21, 2019 11:39 PM EST

Colorado State guard Kris Martin (1) handles the ball while Duke forward Wendell Moore Jr. (0) attempts to steal during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Jones leads No. 4 Duke past Colorado State 89-55

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 08, 2019 09:22 PM EST

Correction: T25-Duke Preview story

Oct. 23, 2019 10:54 AM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — In a story Oct. 23 about the 2019-20 Duke basketball team, The Associated Press erroneously identified a Duke freshman. His name is Cassius...

Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens, left, and Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke vie for a rebound during the first half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Virginia beats Purdue in OT to reach Final Four

By The Associated Press Mar. 30, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

Duke forward Cam Reddish (2) makes a move against North Dakota State guard Jordan Horn (33) 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)
Duke's Reddish a game-time decision vs. Michigan State

Mar. 30, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) shoots over Houston's Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
NCAA Latest: Kentucky holds off Houston reach regional final

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Houston's DeJon Jarreau (13) passes to teammate Brison Gresham (55) as Georgia State's Jordan Tyson (50) watches during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Georgetown Hoyas at Harvard Crimson 3/24/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Duke's RJ Barrett (5) and Tre Jones react with Alex O'Connell, left, 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. 4 Duke holds on for 71-70 victory over Wake Forest

By Joedy Mccreary Mar. 05, 2019 10:19 PM EST

The LSU bench erupts as Tennessee player walk off the floor as time runs out in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won in overtime 82-80 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
TOP 25 REWIND: No. 1 Blue Devils regroup from wild week

By Aaron Beard Feb. 24, 2019 03:04 PM EST

Duke's Zion Williamson, right, is greeted by a teammate on the court before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Jim Boeheim returns to Syracuse bench after fatal accident

By John Kekis Feb. 23, 2019 08:40 PM EST

Duke's Marques Bolden (20) dunks over Boston College's Ky Bowman (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Reddish scores 24, No. 2 Duke pulls away to beat BC 80-55

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 05, 2019 09:06 PM EST

Duke's Tre Jones (3) collides with Syracuse's Frank Howard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. Jones was injured on the play and left the court. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 1 Duke loses most irreplaceable player _ guard Tre Jones

By Joedy Mccreary Jan. 15, 2019 12:40 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, right, and Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton greet before an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Duke Blue Devils at Florida State Seminoles 1/12/2019

Jan. 12, 2019 04:30 PM EST