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Derby contender Goldencents gives owners, Hall of Fame trainer rare shot at a Derby victory, Dana O'Neil writes

A surprising number of returning stars, a freshman class that's been salivated over for years and a bevy of national title contenders has us already counting down the days until the 2013-14 season.

Sunday will mark the first time since The Shot that Rick Pitino and Mike Krzyzewski have faced each other in the NCAA tourney. Can their teams -- arguably the two best left in the field -- re-create the magic? We can only hope.

The public perception is that Duke lacks some toughness, but against Michigan State in the Sweet 16, the Blue Devils trashed that narrative, writes Dana O'Neil.

PHILADELPHIA -- The No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils handed 15th-seeded Albany a 73-61 NCAA tournament loss Friday. Overview: Mike Krzyzewski, a man who's amassed a few good memories to recall if the mood strikes him, doesn't believe in looking backwar...

Time to break down why it will go well -- or poorly -- for each of the tourney teams.

Duke is dominating with superior talent, yes, but it's the Blue Devils' commitment to defined roles that makes this team potentially special.

When Duke, Kansas, Michigan State and Kentucky all take center stage at the Champions Classic, elite freshmen will be featured. As Dana O'Neil writes, it's another reason why we should honor Jan. 8, 1972.

A lawsuit involving a starter on Duke's 2010 national title team has to raise red flags at the NCAA -- and is potentially very troubling for the Blue Devils.

Time to break down why it will go well -- or poorly -- for each of the tourney teams.

The comparisons of coaching and parenting, Champ Week and teams sealing their own fate are in the spotlight.

Dana O'Neil knows the fashion-challenged 1970s. There's lots more about college hoops that she knows, thinks she knows and doesn't know.

Dana O'Neil knows about scheduling conflicts. There's lots more about college hoops that she knows, thinks she knows and doesn't know.

What can you look forward to at the Maui Invitational? Dana O'Neil breaks it down.

It was all about No. 903 on the night of Duke's victory over Michigan State, but Mike Krzyzewski's career is so much more than numbers.

Dana O'Neil takes a look at college players from the past decade who have been pleasant surprises in the NBA. And the ones who have surprised in a bad way.