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Duke punched its ticket to New Orleans with a win over Arkansas in the Elite Eight.

SAN FRANCISCO — There was, nearing the end but not at the end of this final season, finally a net for Mike Krzyzewski to cut down. He ascended the ladder a little more cautiously than he did six years ago, one rung at a time, but he swung the detached…

Can Arkansas slay another giant?

SAN FRANCISCO — Forty-two years in, finally a first in Mike Krzyzewski’s year of lasts. Everything he had done, all of the trophies polished and banners hung and awards moldering away on shelves in his office, and there was still new territory to be explored. To be, finally, conquered.

The win over Texas Tech showcased Krzyzewski’s gifts and grit, from an emergency zone to a team-wide floor slap.

Duke beat Texas Tech 78-73 at home last time out, and were led by Paolo Banchero (22 PTS, 3 STL, 58.3 FG%, 3-4 from 3PT) and Mark Williams (16 PTS, 8 REB, 3 BLK, 66.7 FG%). Arkansas were winners on the road over Gonzaga 74-68 last time out, and were…

Duke’s perfect finishing kick sent the Blue Devils to the NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight Thursday night.

How far can Jaden Ivey take Purdue? Will we get a Holmgren-Banchero rematch?

SAN FRANCISCO — In the aftermath of Duke’s comeback against Michigan State last weekend, most of the attention – from fans and Tom Izzo alike – was focused on Jeremy Roach, and the way the Duke point guard took over the game in the final minutes, driving and attacking and…