The Chronicle's Brian Pollack previews the Blue Devils' Sweet 16 matchup against top-seeded Oregon in the West Regional semifinals Thursday night in Anaheim, Calif. After a cross-country trek to get to the Golden State, Duke will have to contend with one of the most athletic teams it has seen all season. Dillon Brooks spearheads the offensive attack for the Ducks, and 6-foot-10 center Chris Boucher is both a shot-blocking threat and an adept 3-point shooter.
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