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College hoops rarely gets two unbeatens in February. Arizona, Miami proving why this year is special

Wanna hear something sweet? It's Feb. 5 and we still have two undefeated teams in college basketball. Cherish this, because you probably didn't know that the second sentence in this column is something that's only been true five times in the last 30-plus seasons. Arizona and Miami University: Two very different programs bonded by a riveting storyline. (CBS Sports)

Video: Duke Basketball Coach Jon Scheyer Pre-UNC Press Conference

Duke head men's basketball coach Jon Scheyer speaks with the media on Thursday ahead of the No. 4 Blue Devils' matchup against the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday evening at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

From bad football and perfect basketball to a ‘miracle’ season: Don Fischer’s journey with Indiana

Don Fischer never saw this coming. The play-by-play voice of Indiana basketball and football was behind the microphone a half-century ago when the Hoosiers — the basketball Hoosiers, coached by Bob Knight — won the 1976 national title with a 32-0 record. And Monday, he described for listeners how the Hoosiers’ football team matched that feat. (Associated Press)

Washington Post closing sports department amid layoffs

Following weeks of speculation, the Washington Post announced mass layoffs Wednesday, including the shuttering of its sports department in its current iteration. The Washington Post sports desk was, for much of the last 100 years, the apex of the business. Sports journalists were already excoriating the Post and owner Jeff Bezos before the ax fell. (Awful Announcing)

17 former NC State athletes join lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer, bringing total to 31

Seventeen additional former N.C. State male athletes have joined a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack’s former director of sports medicine, pushing the number to 31 in a case that began with a federal lawsuit from a single athlete more than three years ago. All but two of the 31 are "John Doe" plaintiffs. (Associated Press)

How Louisville basketball can build momentum ahead of March Madness

As of Monday, CBBAnalytics.com said UofL was most likely to earn the No. 5 seed in the ACC Tournament — meaning no double bye. And over at EvanMiya.com, its NCAA Tournament re´sume´ fell into the Nos. 6-8 seed range. If the Cards want to make good on their lofty preseason expectations, these three things must be at the forefront of their blueprint. (USA Today)

Where Clemson basketball stands in March Madness bracket predictions before Stanford game

Clemson basketball is projected track to make its third straight NCAA Tournament appearance for the first time under coach Brad Brownell. The No. 19 Tigers (18-4, 8-1 ACC) are ranked for the fourth straight week and are second in the ACC standings after beating Pittsburgh 63-52 on January 31. Clemson has won 10 of its last 11 games. (MSN.com)

Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn retires after 35 years in coaching

Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement on Monday after 35 years spent coaching college football, including stints as head coach at Arkansas State, Auburn, and UCF. Malzahn, 60, spent this past season with the Seminoles to be closer to family after stepping down at UCF, where he spent the previous four seasons. (ESPN)

Former UNC QB T.J. Yates joining Tampa Bay Buccaneers' coaching staff

Former Atlanta passing game coordinator T.J. Yates and senior offensive assistant Ken Zampese are joining the Bucs’ offensive staff. Yates played six seasons in the NFL after being selected by the Texans in the fifth round of the 2011 draft. A standout at UNC, he is best remembered for leading Houston to its first playoff victory during the 2011 season. (Tampa Bay Times)

UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Elliot Cadeau comes up big; solid games for Jackson, Lubin

Former UNC point guard Elliot Cadeau capped the biggest week of No. 3 Michigan’s amazing season with one of the best performances of his career. Meanwhile, Ian Jackson had a solid game, Ven-Allen Lubin remained consistent, and Teonni Key returned from injury. Cadeau had 17 points and six assists, but was huge down the stretch vs. Michigan State. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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