Updated 10:54 p.m.

ATLANTA – As Duke moved the ball around the perimeter in the second half of its 60-56 win over Virginia Tech on Friday night, Tyler Thornton saw that Seth Curry was going to catch it with what looked like enough space to get off an open 3-pointer from the wing.

“Shoot it, Seth,” Thornton yelled.

At the last second, a Virginia Tech defender lunged at Curry, forcing him to pass to a wide-open Thornton in the corner. With the Hokies showing little inclination to close out on him, Thornton squared up and let fly with another 3-pointer.

That attempt splashed through the net.

Updated 4:28 p.m.

DURHAM – Duke betrayed its weariness throughout its 70-65 overtime win over Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Austin Rivers would drive to the basket with some fancy footwork, but his shot would stay on the front rim, lacking the energy to tumble through the hoop. Or Rivers would get to the free-throw line and then miss one of his two shots by leaving the ball short.

Seth Curry would rise for an open 3-pointer, overcompensate for his tired legs and watch the ball sail long.

During one stretch in the first half, the entire Blue Devils team passed on the opportunity to dive on the floor for a loose ball. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski called a timeout after that and chewed out his players for their lethargy.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – While Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg lamented Austin Rivers’ four 3-pointers, it was a different play that Rivers made that caught Mike Krzyzewski’s eye Thursday night.

The Blue Devils’ freshman guard fed Josh Hairston for an alley-oop midway through the second half when Virginia Tech pressed Duke for the first time.

“We broke it at half court,” Krzyzewski said. “Austin had confidence and gave (Josh) a great pass – it’s not like he’s been throwing a lot of lobs to Josh – and Josh finished it. They’re reluctant to press again after that because of that play.”

Powerful forward from North Edgecombe announces for the Hokies.

Dezmine Wells, a 6-foot-5 Xavier University basketball commitment from Raleigh Word of God Christian,
is transferring to Hargrave Military
Academy for his senior season.