The truth* about Duke’s season
By Alex Fanaroff | March 17, 2011There were two options for this column: Either I could write a reasoned analysis of Duke’s chances to reach the Final Four, or I could write something totally outrageous.
There were two options for this column: Either I could write a reasoned analysis of Duke’s chances to reach the Final Four, or I could write something totally outrageous.
History has not been particularly kind to the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
While the number one seeds this season may pack a powerful punch, they far from guarantee a knockout blow.
“Live by the three, die by the three,” the adage goes.
As soon as the brackets were unveiled, it was immediately clear that one of the top seeds had been dealt a favorable hand.
Check out The Chronicle's special supplement for the 2011 NCAA Tournament complete with a timeline of the entire season, bracket, cases for the No. 1 seeds and much more.
As Ryan Kelly languished on the bench last season, many Duke fans forgot that he was actually the most decorated member of the Blue Devils’ 2010 recruiting class.
Following Mario’s Miracle in the 2008 National Championship game, Kansas was faced with a rebuilding project
For those who have lived under a rock for the past year or so, Duke won the 2010 national championship in Indianapolis
Late in Duke’s ACC quarterfinal matchup, Nolan Smith hopped across the court, grimacing in pain before finally collapsing on the floor beside press row.
Last year, Jon Scheyer, Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler fueled the Blue Devils’ scoring output. But it was big men Brian Zoubek and Lance Thomas who unexpectedly emerged as essential contributors to...
For the first time this year, head coach Mike Krzyzewski expressed some op(toe)mism.
Last year, it was common to hear pundits or college basketball fans say Duke’s bracket was gift-wrapped. This time, it’s a little harder to find anyone expressing that sentiment.
Sometimes the best stories are those of revenge. Thanks to their draw in the NCAA Tournament, the Blue Devils have a chance for that, should they reach the finals of their region.