This Week In College Basketball: Duke Wins Battle Of Top Ranked Teams
Duke got a big performance from Grayson Allen on the way to an 88-81 win over the Spartans.
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Duke got a big performance from Grayson Allen on the way to an 88-81 win over the Spartans.
Every week, we will look at three to five college basketball games that get our attention. The start of the college basketball season is usually overshadowed by college football and the NFL in the sporting world, but we are undaunted. While much will change between the games in November and the conclusion of the season in late March and early April, the early games will provide a few hints of what we can expect as the season progresses.
The Blue Devils will start off as the No. 1 team in the nation, and is there any doubt that Mike Krzyzewski knows how to handle high expectations? There may be a lull or two around midseason, but Duke will get off to an excellent start and get up to a peak level at tournament time.
Gonzaga and North Carolina are evenly matched, even if the Bulldogs lack the Tar Heels' NCAA Tournament pedigree.
Gonzaga and North Carolina are evenly matched, even if the Bulldogs lack the Tar Heels' NCAA Tournament pedigree.
Was the Big Ten underrated? The ACC overrated? Comparing conferences come NCAA Tournament time is complicated.
Was the Big Ten underrated? The ACC overrated? Comparing conferences come NCAA Tournament time is complicated.
Debbie Antonelli, longtime broadcaster, discusses being the first woman to call a men's NCAA Tournament since 1995 and looks ahead to action.
Sophomore forward Chris Silva first played basketball in high school, now he's the key force behind the Gamecocks' run to the Sweet 16.
Take a closer look at the Zags' season and the road that led them to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 for the third straight year.
The number one overall seed losing, Michigan's run continues and a big day for UNC fans.
The Northwestern University men's basketball team wants to keep its magical season going on Saturday and fans are confident for a win.
Northwestern's win against Vanderbilt was suspenseful, including for students and alums who tuned in.
Bryant McIntosh's two late free throws lifted the Wildcats into the round of 32.
CBS 2's Vince Gerasole talks with some former players, who are also getting in on this week's NCAA fun.
Stress and strategy are at all-time high, CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
CBS Sports college basketball analyst Brendan Haywood discusses the bracket and the big storylines heading into the NCAA Tournament.
Northwestern University Men's Basketball Coach Chris Collins talks with CBS 2's Ryan Baker as the team prepares for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
CBS Sports bracketologist Jerry Palm offers tips on improving your tournament picks.
With conference tournaments over and the NCAA Tournament bracket revealed, here's what you need to know as March Madness ramps up.
Sophomore point guard Shake Milton led SMU to an AAC title and should keep his Mustangs playing deep into the NCAA Tournament.
The madness has already begun with a couple of newcomers and one familiar face clinching tournament bids.
CBS Sports' bracketologist Jerry Palm looks at possibilities for the NCAA Tournament's 68-team field, to be revealed Sunday.
Some bubble teams could win their way into the NCAA Tournament, but most will have to sweat it out on Selection Sunday.
Freshman Carsen Edwards, at six feet tall, can create his own shot and get in the lane better than any other Purdue perimeter player.
