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Beats' picks: Will Duke men's basketball get past Michigan State and move on to Sweet Sixteen?

By Sasha Richie , Jonathan Levitan , Micah Hurewitz , Max Rego , Glen Morgenstern , Alex Jackson , Jake C. Piazza and Evan Kolin | March 20, 2022

Duke enters its Round of 32 matchup as 6.5-point a favorite and has a tough draw against Michigan State. The Blue Devils last played the Spartans in the 2019-20 season and won, but the last time these two squads met in the NCAA tournament, Michigan State came out on top. Let's take a look at who our beats think will be moving on to the Sweet Sixteen.

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Prop bets for Duke men's basketball's Round of 32 matchup against Michigan State

By Ana Young | March 20, 2022

The Blue Devils take on Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday in Greenville, S.C., and the Blue Zone has you covered with some can't-miss prop bets for the game.

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Cameron Chronicles Season 5, Episode 18: 'Onto the Next'

By Max Rego and Alex Jackson | March 19, 2022

Duke is onto the second round of the NCAA tournament, but it only gets tougher from here. 

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X-Factor: Wendell Moore Jr.’s consistency crucial for Duke men's basketball to move past Michigan State

By Rachael Kaplan | March 19, 2022

With its first-round win in the books and a Sweet Sixteen berth now on the line, Duke is set to take on a familiar opponent Sunday in Michigan State. Before then, the Blue Zone presents a key player from both teams who could prove to be the difference.

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And one: Mark Williams' two-way play leads Duke men's basketball past Cal State Fullerton at NCAA tournament

By Suresh Kannoth | March 19, 2022

Today, the Blue Zone breaks down Mark Williams' performance in the Blue Devils' win against Cal State Fullerton.

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'It's just different': Duke men's basketball enters uncharted territory in return to the NCAA tournament

By Alex Jackson | March 19, 2022

Since the beginning of the one-and-done era, Duke has been criticized for its lack of experience. Year after year, Krzyzewski has brought in some of the country’s top high school talent, just for those players to leave after a single season. Now, Duke’s rotation features a more diverse lineup, with three freshmen, two sophomores, a junior and a graduate transfer.

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Duke men's basketball routs Cal State Fullerton to advance to second round of NCAA tournament

By Evan Kolin | March 18, 2022

Where Duke really set the tone was on the defensive end. Head coach Mike Krzyzewski and company talked a lot during Thursday’s media availability about how defense would be a focus entering the NCAA tournament, and that focus was apparent Friday.

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Five observations from Duke men's basketball first half against Cal State Fullerton

By Alex Jackson | March 18, 2022

The 2nd-seeded Blue Devils made the short trip to Greenville, S.C., to take on 15th-seeded Cal State Fullerton. After 20 minutes of action, Duke leads 37-27, but the Titans aren’t going away easily. Here’s five of our observations from the opening half.

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2023 4-star guard Jared McCain commits to Duke men's basketball

By Micah Hurewitz | March 18, 2022

Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils now have the third member of their 2023 class.

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Prop bets for Duke men's basketball's NCAA tournament matchup vs. Cal State Fullerton

By Ana Young | March 18, 2022

With Duke starting off its NCAA tournament Friday against Cal State Fullerton in Greenville, S.C., the Blue Zone has you covered with some can't-miss prop bets.

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Beats' picks: Will Duke men's basketball avoid the upset against Cal State Fullerton?

By Sasha Richie , Jonathan Levitan , Micah Hurewitz , Max Rego , Glen Morgenstern , Alex Jackson , Jake C. Piazza and Evan Kolin | March 18, 2022

No. 2-seed Duke has its first game of the NCAA tournament Friday against No. 15-seed Cal State Fullerton. The Blue Devils come in as 18.5-point favorites leading up to their 7:10 p.m. tipoff against the Titans in Greenville, S.C.

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Five things for Duke men's basketball's NCAA tournament matchup against Cal State Fullerton

By Rachael Kaplan | March 17, 2022

The stakes have never been higher for a talented Duke roster with its sights set on the ultimate prize. 

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X-Factor: Banchero looking to give Duke men's basketball momentum-building win against Cal State Fullerton

By Alyssa Ting | March 17, 2022

Before Duke tips off in the NCAA tournament, the Blue Zone has two players who could spark their respective teams.

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VIDEO: A look in at our beats' NCAA men's basketball tournament brackets

By Sasha Richie , Jonathan Levitan , Micah Hurewitz , Max Rego , Campbell Lawson , Alex Jackson , Jake C. Piazza and Evan Kolin | March 17, 2022

After an exciting start to the NCAA men's basketball tournament already, the Round of 64 finally starts Thursday. Our men's basketball beats opened up their brackets at the link here. Check out how far they have Duke going and who they have cutting down the nets in New Orleans. 

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Column: Let's take a look at the state of ACC men's basketball

By Max Rego | March 16, 2022

As anticipated, once the league convened in Brooklyn for the 68th edition of the ACC’s crown jewel, the backsliding reputation of the conference was a constant topic of discussion. 

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Column: We're about to find out what this Duke men's basketball team is truly made of

By Evan Kolin | March 15, 2022

These next four weeks are the games that define the entire season, the moments that get commemorated for years to come.

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2022 NCAA tournament region preview: East

By Steve Liu | March 15, 2022

With the first round of the NCAA tournament set to tip off Thursday, the Blue Zone breaks down each of the four regions, catching you up on all of the contenders and sleepers ready to make a run to the Final Four in New Orleans.

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2022 NCAA tournament region preview: Midwest

By Ana Young | March 15, 2022

With the first round of the NCAA tournament set to tip off Thursday, the Blue Zone breaks down each of the four regions, catching you up on all of the contenders and sleepers ready to make a run to the Final Four in New Orleans. Our other regional previews include the South, East and West.

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2022 NCAA tournament region preview: West

By Rachael Kaplan | March 15, 2022

With the first round of the NCAA tournament set to tip off Thursday, the Blue Zone breaks down each of the four regions, catching you up on all of the contenders and sleepers ready to make a run to the Final Four in New Orleans. Our other regional previews include the South, Midwest and East.

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2022 NCAA tournament region preview: South

By Brady Kim | March 15, 2022

Of all the regions, the South has perhaps the highest potential for multiple Cinderella teams that can break your bracket.