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ACC Now podcast: Duke’s X-factor, NCAA tournament redemption, potential matchup to watch

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski encourages his team during the Blue Devils’ open practice at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Thursday, March 17, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski encourages his team during the Blue Devils’ open practice at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Thursday, March 17, 2022. ehyman@newsobserver.com

On the latest episode of the ACC Now podcast, the N&O’s Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock discuss Duke’s 2-2 record in its last two games, the opportunity the Blue Devils have in Mike Krzyzewski’s final NCAA tournament to redeem themselves following losses in their regular-season finale and the ACC tournament championship game, and the player each of them feels could be Duke’s March Madness X-factor.

You can also listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Audible, TuneIn and Stitcher.

This story was originally published March 18, 2022 at 5:10 AM with the headline "ACC Now podcast: Duke’s X-factor, NCAA tournament redemption, potential matchup to watch."

Natalie Pierre
The News & Observer
Natalie Pierre is the sports editor at The News & Observer. Over the last 15 years, she has covered some of college football’s most successful programs extensively, served in top leadership roles for basketball coverage across the Southeast and reported on NCAA business, policies and legislation. A native of Lake Mary, Florida, her career includes stops at AL.com/The Birmingham News and the Tallahassee Democrat. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and Delta State University.
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