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Hubert Davis’s Future at UNC Sounds Headed for a Coordinated Decision

Pete Thamel reported Davis’s future is “squarely in flux” after North Carolina’s second straight first-round exit. ESPN expects talks in the coming days, with no decision until early next week. Thamel said not to expect an outright firing, but added the “tenor” around Chapel Hill suggests either major staff changes or an entirely new coaching regime.

By Raahib Singh

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Patrick Ngongba’s Scooter Entrance Doesn’t Change Duke’s Plan vs. TCU

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Patrick Ngongba’s Scooter Entrance Doesn’t Change Duke’s Plan vs. TCU

Ngongba arrived on a scooter before Duke’s Round of 32 matchup with TCU, but Jon Scheyer said the sophomore can still stay off his feet as long as possible and remains expected to play. Because he hasn’t appeared since the Carolina game, Duke plans to manage his minutes. Even if limited, his return would boost the frontcourt against TCU.

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Joshua Jefferson's Injury Casts Doubt on Availability for Iowa State’s 2nd Round Matchup

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Joshua Jefferson's Injury Casts Doubt on Availability for Iowa State’s 2nd Round Matchup

Jefferson sprained his left ankle in Iowa State’s Round of 64 win over Tennessee State, and X-rays were negative. The forward played just 3 minutes before exiting. Jeff Goodman reported he is unlikely to face Kentucky, though treatment would continue before tipoff. Losing Jefferson would be a major blow, with Iowa State potentially missing one of its top two-way players.

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Cam Boozer Learned From Cooper Flagg That Great Seasons Still Get Picked Apart

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Cam Boozer Learned From Cooper Flagg That Great Seasons Still Get Picked Apart

Boozer said watching Flagg get nitpicked despite “an amazing year” mentally prepared him for the same treatment at Duke. “Cooper obviously had an amazing year, but people would still nitpick him,” Boozer says. “That really just mentally got me ready." The freshman has left little to criticize, leading the Blue Devils in points, rebounds, and assists.

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Cam Boozer Isn’t Sweating Draft Slot Noise as Debate Over His Ceiling Grows

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Cam Boozer Isn’t Sweating Draft Slot Noise as Debate Over His Ceiling Grows

Despite elite production, Boozer remains polarizing because of questions about athleticism and upside compared with AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson. The Duke star said draft range matters less than landing spot. “Whether I go one or I go 15th, it’s more about fit,” he said, adding the real goal is “a long career” built by “stacking days.”

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2 months ago

Charles Barkley Defends Tom Izzo's Style Of Coaching

"Media, who don't know anything about sports, say 'Why is he yelling his players?' That's called coaching," said Chuck on Izzo's tough style of coaching with his players. "If parents & friends get mad because you're getting yelled at, get better parents & better friends." 'Mr. March' Tom Izzo is back in the Sweet 16 For the 17th time in his career.

By Samir Mehdi

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