DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Duke men’s basketball standout might be facing deportation following a weekend announcement from the Trump administration regarding a new visa policy. The U.S. plans to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders effective immediately, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Saturday … [Read more...] about Future uncertain for Duke basketball star due to new Trump administration policy
NC State unveils details for new basketball coach Will Wade’s contract
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina State University has released the contract details for new men’s basketball coach Will Wade, who was officially hired in late March. According to the contract agreement, Wade signed a six-year deal that runs through March 2031. He’s set to make $2.5 million in his first season as the leader of the Wolfpack. His contract is set to … [Read more...] about NC State unveils details for new basketball coach Will Wade’s contract
Duke’s Cooper Flagg, USC’s JuJu Watkins win John R. Wooden Awards as nation’s top college players
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cooper Flagg of Duke and USC's JuJu Watkins are adding more hardware to their trophy cases. Flagg, a freshman forward, was named the John R. Wooden Award winner as the nation's top men's player, beating Auburn's Johni Broome by 178 votes on Saturday. He is Duke's eighth Wooden winner, the most of any school. Flagg averaged 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and … [Read more...] about Duke’s Cooper Flagg, USC’s JuJu Watkins win John R. Wooden Awards as nation’s top college players
A look at how Houston smothered Duke in final minutes of the Final Four
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sorry guys, “Phi Slama Jama” is already taken. How ’bout something simple, like “Comeback Kids.” “National champs” might be a possibility, too. Houston’s no-room-to-breathe defense wiped away a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes, erased Cooper Flagg and Duke’s title hopes and brought the Cougars within a win of a championship of their own … [Read more...] about A look at how Houston smothered Duke in final minutes of the Final Four
Pastrnak, Swayman lead Bruins out of skid with win over Hurricanes
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had a hat trick and two assists, Jeremy Swayman stopped 39 shots for his 100th career win and the Boston Bruins snapped a 10-game winless streak with a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Morgan Geekie had a goal and four assists for the Bruins and Elias Lindholm added a goal and an assist. Justin Robidas scored Carolina's … [Read more...] about Pastrnak, Swayman lead Bruins out of skid with win over Hurricanes