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Ohio State's Kyle Young, right, looks for an open pass as Duke's Joey Baker defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State ices out No. 1 Duke in final minutes, wins 71-66

By Jacob Benge Dec. 01, 2021 12:05 AM EST

Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington (1) dunks near Memphis' Earl Timberlake during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in New York. Iowa State won 78-59. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

No. 19 Iowa State plays with surprise ranking in 6-0 start

By Aaron Beard Nov. 30, 2021 02:42 AM EST

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski talks to forward Paolo Banchero during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Duke jumps to No. 1 in reshuffled AP Top 25; Purdue to No. 2

By Aaron Beard Nov. 29, 2021 12:03 PM EST

Duke jumps to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 basketball poll after Gonzaga win, Purdue up to No. 2 in major shakeup

Nov. 29, 2021 12:01 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke jumps to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 basketball poll after Gonzaga win, Purdue up to No. 2 in major shakeup. ...

Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle applauds his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 launch mental health initiative

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2021 09:00 AM EST

Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore, back, guard Johnny Davis, middle, and forward Tyler Wahl celebrate after defeating St. Mary's 61-55 during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

NCAA champ Baylor among teams thriving with retooled rosters

By Aaron Beard Nov. 28, 2021 03:20 PM EST

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren (34) has his shot blocked as Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) and center Mark Williams (15) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

No. 5 Duke holds off No. 1 Gonzaga for 84-81 victory

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 27, 2021 12:57 AM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski speaks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Citadel in Durham, N.C., Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

No. 5 Duke rolls after Citadel coach taken to hospital

By Bob Sutton Nov. 22, 2021 11:26 PM EST

Miles' scores 8 in OT, leads Troy over FAU 83-78

Nov. 22, 2021 10:02 PM EST
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Duke Miles made a layup with 1:27 left in overtime to give Troy the lead en route to an 83-78 win over Florida Atlantic on Monday night...

Citadel head coach Duggar Baucom gives direction to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Citadel coach Baucom collapses at Duke, taken to hospital

Nov. 22, 2021 09:28 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Purdue jumps to No. 3 behind Gonzaga, UCLA in Top 25, then Kansas, Duke; Arizona, Seton Hall, BYU, Xavier in

Nov. 22, 2021 12:26 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Purdue jumps to No. 3 behind Gonzaga, UCLA in Top 25, then Kansas, Duke; Arizona, Seton Hall, BYU, Xavier in. ...

Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) and center Mark Williams, right, battle Lafayette forward Leo O'Boyle, center, for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Wendell Moore Jr. heats up as No. 7 Duke beats Lafayette

By Bob Sutton Nov. 19, 2021 10:16 PM EST

Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) and forward Wendell Moore Jr. (0) battle Gardner-Webb guard Anthony Selden (23) for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

After DWI stop, Banchero plays for No. 7 Duke in win

By Mitchell Northam Nov. 16, 2021 09:09 PM EST

Campbell guard Austin McCullough (13) guards Duke forward Paolo Banchero during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

No. 9 Duke, down early, holds off Campbell for 67-56 win

By Mitchell Northam Nov. 13, 2021 10:10 PM EST

Army coach Jimmy Allen shouts to the team during an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Moore, Banchero help No. 9 Duke top Army 82-56 in home debut

By Aaron Beard Nov. 12, 2021 09:18 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic...