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Jeremy Roach (right) dribbles the ball off the pick-and-roll with Kyle Filipowski (left).
SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Beats' picks: Can No. 4-seed Duke men's basketball stop NC State's Cinderella run, advance to Final Four?

Fresh off a gritty upset win against No. 1-seed Houston, the fourth-seeded Blue Devils stare down No. 11-seed N.C. State for the third time this season in the Elite Eight, looking to advance to the Final Four. The Chronicle’s beat writers are here with their predictions.


Reigan Richardson drives with the ball during Duke's loss to UConn.
SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Duke women's basketball fell short against UConn. But that shouldn't detract from a promising, gritty season

Much like Saturday night against a star-studded UConn team, Duke pushed through injuries, roster construction uncertainty and a tough early season schedule. Nothing was handed to the Blue Devils all year. Truly, Lawson’s squad deserved all that came its way, including the first Sweet 16 appearance under her leadership.


Reigan Richardson plays defense against Ohio State.
SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Beats' picks: Can No. 7-seed Duke women's basketball continue run, upset Bueckers and UConn in Sweet 16?

No. 7-seed Duke, fresh off a second-round upset of No. 2-seed Ohio State, make the trip to Portland, Ore., Saturday evening for a date with No. 3-seed UConn. The Chronicle's beat writers are here with their predictions about whether the Blue Devils can continue their remarkable run and advance to the Elite Eight.