Read more about the article The ACC’s Triangle season continues to turn curiouser and curiouser

The ACC’s Triangle season continues to turn curiouser and curiouser

PHOTO (North Carolina Athletics): Tar Heels freshman Day'Ron Sharpe posted a double-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds. By TOM SHANAHAN Duke opened ACC play with three consecutive victories but has now dropped a straight trey to level off at .500 in league play following Saturday’s loss at Louisville, 70-65. North Carolina began ACC competition losing two conference games but has rebounded to win five of six with Saturday’s victory over N.C. State, 86-76, that avenged a December loss…

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Two guys from Wisconsin influencing latest Michigan State-Duke showdown

PHOTO: Michigan State's Joey Hauser, eligible as a junior transfer from Marquette after sitting out last season, shoots against Notre Dame. By TOM SHANAHAN One matchup to watch when Michigan State and Duke play is between a pair of 6-foot-9, 220-pound forwards from Wisconsin. They can play it big or small, they can score, rebound and pass. They are key position-less players added to deep and versatile rosters of teams searching for an identity from a year ago…

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Read more about the article Duke and college hoop worth more to Jalen Johnson than quick payday

Duke and college hoop worth more to Jalen Johnson than quick payday

PHOTO: Jalen Johnson (1) in a preseason scrimmage By TOM SHANAHAN Jalen Johnson came to Duke for the chance to learn from basketball sensei Mike Krzyzewski and enjoy the marquee games. He's expected to open the season as a starter for the blueblood program after he was named a preseason All-ACC first-team pick. "If you're playing for Duke basketball, there aren't many bigger blessing than this. " said Johnson, a 6-foot-9, 220-pounder from Milwaukee. I'm just going to…

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