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Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, Tre Jones Form New Big 3 to Help Duke Escape Upset

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.

NCAA March Madness

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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.