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Mike Knapp

Mike Knapp

Raised a Tar Heel fan, but grew up in Hoya country. Selection Sunday is my favorite holiday.

Nov 21, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Canyon Barry (24) shoots a layup over Belmont Bruins guard Dylan Windler (3) during the second half at Amalie Arena. Florida defeated Belmont 78-61. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Florida Basketball: Canyon Barry is creating his own legacy

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Nov 24, 2016; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) high fives guard Silas Melson (0) after a dunk against the Quinnipiac Bobcats during the first half at HP Field House. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Gonzaga Basketball: Nigel Williams-Goss carries Bulldogs to win in Provo

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Jan 13, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) goes for a layup in the second half at Mackey Arena. Purdue won the game 74-57. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue Basketball: Boilermakers pound Northwestern

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Dec 21, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Mychal Mulder (11) battles Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) for a rebound during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Louisville Basketball: Donovan Mitchell is living up to the hype

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Nov 24, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino reacts during the first half against the Wichita State Shockers in the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

ACC Basketball: Donovan Mitchell, Cardinals roll against Wolfpack

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Jan 26, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) reacts after hitting a three point shot late in the second half. The Tar Heels defeated the Hokies 91-72 at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

UNC Basketball: Jackson, Berry thrive in UNC’s blow out of Hokies in Chapel Hill

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Feb 20, 2016; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Dwayne Bacon (4) looks to pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Virginia Tech defeated Florida State 83-73. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports

ACC Basketball: Florida State holds on in ranked match-up versus Louisville

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Dec 28, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Mike Brey walks to the locker room at the end of the first half against the Saint Peter's Peacocks at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

ACC Basketball: Notre Dame blows out Syracuse in South Bend

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Dec 29, 2016; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) inbounds the ball against the Pepperdine Waves during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 92-62. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

WCC Basketball: Gonzaga routs Saint Mary’s in top 25 showdown

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March 23, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) speaks to media during practice the day before the semifinals of the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Duke Basketball: Grayson Allen back to his old “trips”?

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Nov 18, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) drives past the Hawaii Warriors bench during the first half at the Stan Sheriff Center. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports

ACC Basketball: UNC survives scare against Clemson

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Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) drives in to the defense of North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) during a game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky Basketball: Wildcats edge out Tar Heels in instant classic

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Dec 17, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Georgetown Hoyas center Bradley Hayes (42) blocks the shot of Syracuse Orange guard Frank Howard (1) during the first half at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Georgetown Basketball: Hoyas outlast Syracuse at the Carrier Dome

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Dec 12, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; St. Mary's Gaels head coach Randy Bennett on the sideline during the first half against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Saint Mary’s Basketball: Gaels shocked by UT-Arlington

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Mar 29, 2016; New York, NY, USA; BYU Cougars guard Nick Emery (4) shoots the ball against the Valparaiso Crusaders during the second half of a semifinal game of the 2016 NIT basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden. The Crusaders won 72-70. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

BYU Basketball: Lone Peak trio looks to put Cougars back in national spotlight

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Mar 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; From left to right McDonald's All-Americans Miles Bridges (0) and Joshua Langford (25) who both will be attending Michigan State pose for a group photo before the McDonald's High School All-American Game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Basketball: Could Miles Bridges be one of the best players in the country?

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