Leading Off
- Duke is 114-37 (.755) all-time in the NCAA Tournament, which is No. 1 all-time in winning percentage and third in wins.
- Coach K’s 97 NCAA Tournament wins are not only more than any other coach in history, they are more than all but five teams and eight conferences all-time in NCAA play.
- Duke leads the all-time series with Michigan State 12-2 and has won seven consecutive over the Spartans. The Blue Devils have 4-1 edge in NCAA Tournament games.
- National Players of the Year Zion Williamson (Sporting News) and RJ Barrett (USA Today) are looking to become the first freshman teammates in NCAA history to each average 20+ points in a season.