HALFTIME: Duke 26, Albany 25
By Sameer Pandhare | March 20, 2015Opening the NCAA tournament on their home floor, the familar environment hasn't been too friendly to the Blue Devils so far.
Opening the NCAA tournament on their home floor, the familar environment hasn't been too friendly to the Blue Devils so far.
The Blue Devils' swingman is the x-factor once again for Duke's NCAA tournament opener.
The three keys for the Blue Devils in their NCAA tournament opener are perimeter defense, ball movement and a quick start.
After being stunned in Durham in the second round of the NCAA tournament a year ago, the Blue Devils will look to take advantage of their home-court advantage Friday.
Freshman Justise Winslow has provided a much-needed edge for the Blue Devils.
I tried to maintain a healthy level of skepticism. Thirty-three games later, this team has me convinced.
With a departure, a dismissal and a lineup change all coming in the past four months, Duke will head into the NCAA tournament knowing it can handle anything thrown its way
College basketball's fascination with the one-and-done has resulted in exciting regular seasons, but to hang a banner in Indianapolis, Duke will need it's experienced captain to lead the charge.
They had to wait a few extra days, but the Blue Devils finally know their opponent for their first game of the NCAA tournament and can begin preparations for their bid at a run to the Final Four.
The East region looks to be one of the most compelling and should have its fare share of surprises as the Round of 64 commences Thursday.
With two years of eligibility remaining and a promising young squad returning, the resilient forward will be in Durham for at least one more go-round.
When it’s time to win or go home, it’s not about the regular season record or the most points scored. Come tournament time, it’s about how you play the game.
Redshirt freshman Rebecca Greenwell will need to be in full attack mode if the Blue Devils hope to make a deep run into the NCAA tournament.
The Blue Devils need Elizabeth Williams to hold nothing back if they want to make the Final Four for the first time in the senior center's career.
After a season full of uncertainty for the Blue Devils, only one question remains: can they overcome these trials and tribulations and succeed in the most unforgiving environment in college...
The West region is home to two of the top teams in the country, which could make for an epic Elite Eight rematch if the first few rounds go as expected.
The Chronicle previews all 64 teams in the field to prepare you for the opening weekend of the NCAA tournament.