If you want to argue in favor of the Tar Heels, you can look at their 8-0 record in Quad 2 games, their close calls against the nation's best and their strong finish to the season.  It's bracket time!

Top-ranked Duke and the Atlantic Coast Conference have informed the NCAA Tournament selection committee that freshman Cooper Flagg will be available for March Madness

ESPN and CBS Sports update Clemson's projected seeding in the NCAA Tournament after the Tigers' ACC Tournament loss to Louisville.

Duke is the clear favorite, but Alabama is one of the best offensive teams in the nation and capable of returning to the Final Four.

Duke went on to win the ACC championship with Flagg sitting for the semifinal and final victories over North Carolina and Louisville, but the ankle continues to be the subject of conversation and scrutiny as the Blue Devils embark on their quest for a national championship.

Duke star Cooper Flagg, who suffered an ankle injury during the ACC tournament, will be available for the NCAA tournament, according to Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president of men's basketball.