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Duke Claims ACC Title; Selection Sunday Approaches with NCAA Tournament Field Awaiting Final Teams

Duke wins ACC Championship. Selection Sunday highlights upcoming NCAA tournament bids and key matchups.

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After being declared cancer-free, returned to the booth on Feb. 8 for the first time in nearly two years.
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Vitale’s voice has been noticeably raspy in his return to calling games, though his famous youthful energy has remained intact.
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Duke will likely enter the tournament as the favorite, and rightfully so.
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Updated: Mar 16th, 2025, 7:00 AM ET

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Duke secured its 23rd ACC Championship title with a 73-62 victory over Louisville, led by MVP Kon Knueppel’s 18 points. Tyrese Proctor excelled with six 3-pointers, while Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown missed the game due to injury. Meanwhile, Selection Sunday approaches with 136 teams vying for NCAA tournament spots. Nine automatic qualifiers remain, with key championship games scheduled today, including Tennessee against Florida in the SEC. Indiana and UNC face uncertain fates in the selection process, while favorites for men's and women's brackets emerge ahead of the tournaments starting March 20.

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Villanova University has shown significant instability in their basketball program, marked by the firing of coach Kyle Neptune after failing to reach the NCAA tournament in three seasons, a stark contrast to the success experienced under legendary coach Jay Wright.
UConn's basketball team faced disappointment in their Big East semifinal loss against Creighton, marked by a late-game altercation that showcased the heightened emotions of tournament play and a decline from their previous championship successes.
The current state of college basketball reflects broader changes, including the impact of NIL deals and a high player turnover, which have disrupted traditional program dynamics and impacted team performances.
UNLV recently fired coach Kevin Kruger after a season impacted by injuries that prevented the team from making the NCAA tournament, highlighting the significant instability within a program that once dominated college basketball.

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