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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Malcolm Brogdon scored 26 points and No. 3 Virginia used a 16-5 second-half run to break open a tie game and held off No. 7 North Carolina 79-74 on Saturday night, the Cavaliers' 19th consecutive home victory. Continue to Article

February 27, 2016 8:48:pm EST

With March Madness right around the corner, The Dagger is picking an all-time starting five from some of college basketball's most tradition-rich programs. Our picks were based on a variety of factors, including stats, tourney success, All-America selections, and of course, our opinions. Next up: Syracuse Orange. Who was considered from Syracuse: Dave Bing G, 1963-66 (24.8 ppg, 10.3 rpg) Derrick Coleman F, 1986-90 (15.0 ppg, 10.7 rpg) Carmelo Anthony F, 2002-03 (22.2 ppg, 10.0 rpg) Pearl Washington G, 1983-86 (15.7 ppg, 6.7 apg 2.3 spg) Sherman Douglas G, 1985-89 (14.9 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 7.0 apg) Billy Owens F, 1988-91 (17.9 ppg, 8.8 rpg) Rony Seikaly C, 1984-88 (12.6 ppg, 8.0 rpg) Gerry McNamara G, 2002-06 (15.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 4.8 apg) Hakim Warrick F, 2001-05 (19.8 ppg, 9.8 rpg) John Wallace F, 1992-96 (16.7 ppg, 8.4 rpg) Continue to Article

February 24, 2016 1:25:pm EST

The question hovering over North Carolina's Brice Johnson is no longer whether he's tough and focused enough to follow a good performance with several more while avoiding those curious quiet games that have dotted his career. Now it's whether Johnson can become the Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year. The lean 6-foot-10 senior projected as a No. 2 option behind Marcus Paige has emerged as the fifth-ranked Tar Heels' top offensive threat entering Wednesday's rivalry game with No. 20 Duke. Continue to Article

February 16, 2016 4:56:pm EST

North Carolina coach Roy Williams insists that his bout with vertigo isn't a big deal. Getting leading scorer Brice Johnson back on track surely is. Williams did not start Johnson in the ninth-ranked Tar Heels' last contest and is trying to get the senior forward's confidence up ahead of Sunday's home game with Pittsburgh. Continue to Article

February 13, 2016 12:16:pm EST

Slaying the sportsbook is a monstrous task. Some days bettors take up residence in a penthouse suite. Other times, they curl up in the nearest ditch, shirtless and toothless. In an attempt to avoid complete destitution, I will post my picks, whether profitable or penniless, through the NCAA tourney. Check out Thursday's selections below: Iowa (19-4, 13-7 ATS) at Indiana (19-5, 12-12) – What a time to be alive if you're a Hawkeye. The football team made an appearance in Pasadena. Caucuses occurred. And now, the Fighting Frans are nearing a No. 1 seed for the first time in school history. Though Iowa is highly ranked by every measurement imaginable, many pundits and casual fans continue to question its veracity. Don't. This is a senior-laden, highly-experienced club with disruptive length and athleticism. The only team in the nation that currently ranks inside the top-11 in offensive and defensive efficiency, the Hawkeyes are a well-oiled machine on both ends. Throw in their deadly range (39.7 3PT%) and charity stripe conversions, and it's easy to see why they've logged seven wins against the KenPom top-50. Despite a sparkling 19-5 record, the jury is still out on Indiana. The Hoosiers, equipped with numerous effective jump shooters, are explosive on offense, particularly in transition. On the year, they've netted 1.14 points per possession and posted a 56.2 effective field-goal percentage, the second-highest mark in the country. Also improved on defense, they appear rock solid. However, IU very well could be a paper tiger, evidenced in its Charmin-soft Big Ten schedule. Point blank, Tom Crean and Co. have yet to face a team the defensive caliber of Iowa. Play D like it did at Penn St., and Jarrod Uthoff goes bananas. Prediction: Iowa 80 (+3.5) Indiana 77 Continue to Article

February 11, 2016 9:52:am EST

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