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KenPom Rankings Explained: Who Is Ken Pomeroy and What Do His Rankings Mean?

A deep dive into KenPom rankings, how they work, and why they matter in college basketball analytics.

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East Region Breakdown: All Eyes on Duke’s Cooper Flagg

No. 6 BYU is the classic risky pick to make a deep run that could win you your bracket pool or lose it for you on Day 1.

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Duke Coach Jon Scheyer Lays Out Cooper Flagg Injury Return Timeline

Scheyer said the goal is for Flagg to play Friday when the Blue Devils open NCAA tournament action.

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Dick Vitale Had Funny Joke About Himself While Making Pick to Win Men’s NCAA Tournament

He knows some fans are going to call him out for this selection.

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Even Without Cooper Flagg, Duke Passes Its Tests to Claim ACC Crown

The Blue Devils triumphed through a historically weak conference to position themselves firmly in the national title race.

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NCAA Exec Seemingly Reveals Cooper Flagg's Expected Injury Status for March Madness

The Duke star has been sidelined with an ankle injury since Thursday night.

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North Carolina’s Latest Crushing Hoops Loss Is Moment of Reckoning

The Tar Heels hired a big-name football coach in the offseason, as the blueblood hoops program is mired in middling results.

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Cooper Flagg Won't Compete in Duke's ACC Tournament Semifinal vs. UNC

Duke's star player sprained his left ankle on Thursday.

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Cooper Flagg’s Ankle Injury Casts Pall Over Duke’s National Title Aspirations

The Blue Devils phenom is unlikely to play again in the ACC tournament after leaving in first half of quarterfinal just days before Selection Sunday.

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ESPN Announcer Had Weird Comment About Cooper Flagg’s Parents After Duke Star’s Injury

He was probably wrong about this.

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Duke's Cooper Flagg Named ACC Player of the Year & Rookie of the Year

The true freshman leads the Blue Devils in all five major statistical categories this season.

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Duke Receives a Positive Injury Update on Maliq Brown Before UNC Showdown

The forward dislocated his left shoulder in February.

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Timing of Jai Lucas’s Departure Puts Duke—and College Basketball—in a Mess

The transfer portal opens during the NCAA tournament, forcing everyone to make decisions earlier than ever.

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Forde Minutes: How to Improve College Basketball and Small-Conference Tournament Guide

With two weeks until Selection Sunday, the race for NCAA tournament bids heats up as conference tournaments begin in earnest this week.

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Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Heaps Praise on Duke Star Cooper Flagg With Iconic Quote

The Illini coach couldn't have been more complimentary of Duke's freshman star.

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Duke’s March Tune-Up Should Frighten NCAA Tournament Field

Despite freshman star Cooper Flagg’s quiet—for him—night, the Blue Devils controlled all facets of the game against Illinois.

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Duke Dominates Virginia In ACC Showdown

Duke's 80-62 victory over Virginia showcased their dominance, led by standout freshman Cooper Flagg.

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Men’s College Hoops Top 16: Four Takeaways From Selection Committee Reveal

SEC nabs five of the top six spots, while Duke has its preferred NCAA tournament path and the Big Ten pecking order is set.

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Duke Star Cooper Flagg Makes Stunning Statement About His College Basketball Future

The Blue Devils true freshman hinted at returning to Durham for a second season in a recent interview.

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Forde Minutes: Rick Pitino and the Coaches Thriving at 70

Plus, a look at the teams crashing the bubble, the players who fans love to hate and transfers who have upgraded their new programs.

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Cooper Flagg Is Playing Like College Hoops Legends

The Duke freshman is reaching the upper echelon of one-and-done prospects over the last 25 years in men’s college basketball.

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Cooper Flagg Had Honest Take About His ‘Soft’ Play Early In Duke’s Win Over NC State

The Duke star overcame a mediocre first half to power Duke to a rivalry win over the Wolfpack.

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Men’s Basketball Watchability: Two Top-15 Showdowns on Tap This Weekend

Houston at Kansas and Tennessee at Auburn could have massive implications on conference races as attention turns to the hardwood.

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Men’s Bracket Watch: First Look at Projected 2025 March Madness Field

With conference play well underway, and eight weeks to go until Selection Sunday, here is an early look at which teams could make the NCAA tournament field.

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Ex-Duke Guard Jaylen Blakes Lifts Stanford Over North Carolina With Go-Ahead Bucket

The Tar Heels were haunted by their rivals in a heartbreaking loss.

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