How and when did the Duke Blue Devils become the luckiest team on the planet?
Perhaps thousands of college basketball fans are asking that question after the top-seeded Blue Devils escaped another last-second shot to advance in the 2019 men's NCAA tournament.
The Virginia Tech Hokies had a point-blank shot at the buzzer to force overtime in a thrilling Sweet 16 matchup, but Ahmed Hill's two-foot attempt fell harmlessly to the floor.
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It was deja vu all over again.
During the second round of March Madness, Duke squeaked past the UCF Knights when a last-second putback tap skittered off the rim.