Paolo Banchero
Duke's AJ Griffin (21) shoots over North Carolina's Brady Manek during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Blue Devils' Griffin becomes 5th Duke player to bolt for NBA

By Aaron Beard Apr. 24, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

North Carolina's Caleb Love (2) shoots over the reach of Duke's Trevor Keels (1) during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Duke's Trevor Keels takes one-and-done leap to NBA draft

By Aaron Beard Apr. 23, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Duke's Wendell Moore Jr. (0) shoots between North Carolina guard R.J. Davis, left, and forward Armando Bacot during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Duke captain Wendell Moore Jr. declares for NBA draft

By Aaron Beard Apr. 21, 2022 08:58 PM EDT

Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots over North Carolina forward Brady Manek (45) during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Duke's Banchero makes NBA leap after 1 year with Blue Devils

By Aaron Beard Apr. 20, 2022 04:48 PM EDT

Duke center Mark Williams (15) celebrates his dunk against North Carolina during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Duke's Williams entering NBA draft after sophomore season

By Aaron Beard Apr. 18, 2022 07:01 PM EDT

Duke assistant coach Jon Scheyer watches during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Duke's Scheyer ready for program's 'pivotal' coaching change

By Aaron Beard Apr. 03, 2022 06:18 PM EDT

North Carolina's Brady Manek (45) celebrates after beating Duke in a college basketball game during the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
UNC gets best of Duke in epic 3rd meeting at Final Four

By Aaron Beard Apr. 02, 2022 11:50 PM EDT

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis reacts to a play during the first half of a college basketball game against Duke in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Krzyzewski K-O'd: North Carolina takes out coach, Duke 81-77

By Eddie Pells Apr. 02, 2022 11:19 PM EDT

Duke fans cheer before a college basketball game between Duke and North Carolina in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Connecticut Huskies at South Carolina Gamecocks 4/3/2022

Apr. 02, 2022 08:42 PM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks during practice for the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 1, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Rivals Duke, North Carolina in titanic clash at Final Four

By Eddie Pells Apr. 01, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski answers a question during a news conference at the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 31, 2022, in New Orleans. North Carolina will play Duke Saturday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Coach K builds Blue Devils into his final Final Four team

By Eddie Pells Mar. 31, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

Duke forward Paolo Banchero celebrates after Duke defeated Arkansas in a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA men's tournament in San Francisco, Saturday, March 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
NBA prospects get another college incentive with paid deals

By Aaron Beard Mar. 30, 2022 02:24 PM EDT

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie passes around Houston guard Jamal Shead during the first half of a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Final Four has a blue tint with power programs

By John Marshall Mar. 28, 2022 02:34 AM EDT

Villanova celebrates with the trophy after their win against Houston during a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Duke-Carolina, Kansas-Nova set for epic Final Four showdowns

By Dave Skretta Mar. 27, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney, top, dunks against Duke during the second half of a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA men's tournament in San Francisco, Saturday, March 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Coach K makes 13th Final Four, Duke beats Arkansas 78-69

By Josh Dubow Mar. 26, 2022 11:09 PM EDT

Duke forward Paolo Banchero, right, speaks as coach Mike Krzyzewski listens during a news conference for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in San Francisco, Friday, March 25, 2022. Duke faces Arkansas in an Elite 8 game Saturday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Coach K grateful as Banchero elevates game, carries Duke

By Josh Dubow Mar. 25, 2022 08:03 PM EDT

Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman, left, celebrates during the second half of a college basketball game against Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in San Francisco, Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
TIPPING OFF: Coach K win away from record 13th Final Four

By The Associated Press Mar. 25, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski celebrates after his team defeated Texas Tech in a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in San Francisco, Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Sweet 16: Coach K says 'It's not the coaching.' But it is

By Jim Litke Mar. 25, 2022 03:57 AM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski gestures toward players during the second half of his team's college basketball game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in San Francisco, Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Duke beats Texas Tech 78-73 to send Coach K to Elite 8

By Josh Dubow Mar. 25, 2022 12:25 AM EDT

Michigan's Eli Brooks (55) is fouled by Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler, behind, during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TIPPING OFF: Texas Tech 'D' is next hurdle for Coach K, Duke

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 02:06 AM EDT