Storylines abound but the largest is Cooper Flagg’s availability. The favorite for Player of the Year in College Basketball sprained his ankle in the first half of yesterday’s win over Georgia Tech. There are rumblings out of Charlotte that the All-America will not play again in this tournament

The Badgers haven’t won back-to-back games in nearly a month — thanks to the inconsistent shooting of their only double-digit scorers (John Tonje, John Blackwell) — and lost their lone matchup against the Bruins despite hitting 15 of 30 3s against a top-15 defense.

Duke’s chances to advance become more difficult without its leader in every major category and its stalwart defender whose praises are sung by every member of his team. But the Blue Devils’ 78-70 win against Georgia Tech Thursday showcased a path to success.