BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ A former five-star recruit is on his way out of UNC. Elliot Cadeau has entered the transfer portal after two seasons at UNC. The sophomore guard averaged 9 points and 6 assists as a starter for the program. The NJ native out of West Orange has entered the portal with a “Do Not Contact” tag indicating he has already decided on his next … [Read more...] about UNC guard Elliot Cadeau has entered the transfer portal
Duke’s Cooper Flagg awarded USBWA Player and Freshman of the Year
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Duke’s superstar freshman continues to rack up the awards as the program marches towards a chance at a national championship. Cooper Flagg was named the National Player of the Year and National Freshman Player of the Year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) on Tuesday. He is only the fourth player to win both awards in the same season, … [Read more...] about Duke’s Cooper Flagg awarded USBWA Player and Freshman of the Year
No. 1 Duke has dominated the NCAA Tournament on their way to the Sweet 16
The ACC’s last team standing has been head and shoulders above their competition in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament as No. 1 Duke heads to the Prudential Center for the Sweet 16. Duke blew out Baylor 89-66 in their second-round matchup on Sunday setting them up for a Sweet 16 matchup against the winner of Oregon and Arizona in Newark. Tyrese Proctor led the … [Read more...] about No. 1 Duke has dominated the NCAA Tournament on their way to the Sweet 16
Duke makes announcement on Cooper Flagg’s status for NCAA Tournament
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Cooper Flagg’s status ahead of Duke’s opening round in the NCAA Tournament was in the air after the consensus First Team All-American injured his ankle in the ACC Tournament. But to the surprise of many the Blue Devils will be sending Flagg out to play against No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s on Friday in Raleigh, N.C. (2:50 p.m.). Coop update –> active … [Read more...] about Duke makes announcement on Cooper Flagg’s status for NCAA Tournament
North Carolina rolls after controversy-fueled NCAA Tournament selection
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & ADAM ZAGORIA North Carolina was the talk of the NCAA Tournament after being given what many felt was an undeserved bid to the Big Dance. But the No. 11 Tar Heels took full advantage of the situation, demolishing San Diego, 95-68, behind RJ Davis’s 26 points to advance into the main draw where they will face No. 6 Ole Miss on Thursday in Milwaukee … [Read more...] about North Carolina rolls after controversy-fueled NCAA Tournament selection