Duke in unusual position against top-seeded Louisville

Duke's Seth Curry drives past Keith Appling of Michigan State in the second half during the Midwest Region semifinal in Indianapolis on Friday. The Dukes will be underdogs against Louisville in the final on Sunday. (Photo: Andy Lyons Getty Images)

Story Highlights
  • Duke has not been an underdog in the NCAA tournament since 2003
  • The Blue Devils will not be favored against Louisville on Sunday in the Midwest Regional final
  • Duke defeated Louisville in The Bahamas in November when it started 15-0

    INDIANAPOLIS – In the last 22 years since Mike Krzyzewski won his first national title, Duke has brought all kinds of teams to the NCAA tournament. There have been true powerhouses filled with future pros and rosters that were limited in various ways; overachievers, underachievers and teams that probably wouldn't have been considered contenders in the first place if their jerseys didn't read Duke.

    But no matter how good or bad a team Krzyzewski had, the thing that could almost never be said about Duke is that they are underdogs in an NCAA tournament game. Whenever Duke's season ends without a championship, it is practically a national event.

    So it will be a bit strange at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday watching something rarely conceived in the modern history of college basketball: A Duke team that really isn't supposed to beat No. 1 seed Louisville in the Midwest Regional final.

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    "We know going into every game that we're a target," Krzyzewski said. "And we'll be a target tomorrow."

    The arc of this Duke season, however, is unusual in Krzyzewski's career. Barely considered in the preseason as a team that could win the national title, Duke had the look of dominance in early December, collecting huge early non-conference wins until its momentum was interrupted by injuries.

    Then after getting healthy again in early March with the return of forward Ryan Kelly, who missed 13 games with a foot injury, the Blue Devils were stamped as favorites once again to win the whole thing. Until, of course, Duke lost to Maryland in the ACC tournament, relegating them to a No. 2 seed in the same region as the overall No. 1.

    Since then, there hasn't been much talk about Duke; at least not until it put on a defensive clinic against Michigan State in the Sweet 16, winning 71-61. In that game, the Blue Devils showed clearly they are capable of winning the tournament.

    Still, this is an atypical situation for Duke. In their last nine NCAA tournaments (except for the 2010 championship team), the Blue Devils have been eliminated by a lower-seeded team.

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    Thus, this is the first time since 2003, when it lost as a No. 3 seed to No. 2 seed Kansas in the Sweet 16, that Duke goes into an NCAA tournament game as an underdog. And that's a hard way to think about Krzyzewski's program, given all of the history and privileges that go along with its status.

    "Throughout the whole year and this tournament we've been picked against a lot," guard Seth Curry said. "That's nothing new. At the same time, we're Duke."

    And that's the part where this entire season, and particularly this tournament run, seems like an outlier.

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      • Wichita State's Carl Hall, left, celebrates winning the West Regional final 70-66 over Ohio State.
      • Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall hoists the West Regional trophy after the Shockers topped second-seeded Ohio State 70-66 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      • Wichita State players celebrate after topping Ohio State 70-66 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles to advance to the Final Four.
      • Wichita State's Demetric Williams, right, celebrates after topping Ohio State 70-66 in the West Regional final to advance to the Final Four.
      • Wichita State players celebrate on the bench in the second half of the West Regional final vs. Ohio State. The Shockers won 70-66 to advance to the Final Four.
      • Ohio State guard Aaron Craft is defended by Carl Hall (22) and Cleanthony Early in the second half of the West Regional final at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      • Ohio State's Aaron Craft shakes hands with teammate Shannon Scott early in the second half of the West Regional final at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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      • Ohio State head coach Thad Matta reacts during the first half. Wichita State led 35-22 at the break.
      • Ohio State's Aaron Craft and Wichita State's Cleanthony Early look to get a handle on a loose ball in the first half.
      • Wichita State's Carl Hall shoots over Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas.
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      • Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas (1) and center Amir Williams (23) defend against Wichita State's Carl Hall in the first half of the West Regional final at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      • Wichita State's Malcolm Armstead tries to shoot over Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas in the first half.
      • Wichita State's Ron Baker goes up for a layup against Ohio State's Evan Ravenel in the first half of their Elite Eight matchup in Los Angeles.
      • Wichita State's Malcolm Armstead dribbles the ball in front of Ohio State forward Evan Ravenel (30) and Shockers forward Carl Hall (22) in the first half.
      • Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas shoots against Wichita State's Ehimen Orukpe in the first half of the West Regional final at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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      • Ohio State's Amir Williams gets the opening tipoff against Wichita State's Cleanthony Early to start the West Regional final in Los Angeles.
      • Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim cuts down the net after the Orange defeated Marquette 55-39 to win the East Regional and advance to the program's first Final Four since 2003.
      • Syracuse's C.J. Fair celebrates with teammates after defeating Marquette 55-39 in Washington to advance to the Final Four.
      • Syracuse's Rakeem Christmas celebrates with fans after defeating Marquette in the East Regional final.
      • Syracuse players hold up the East Regional trophy after defeating Marquette 55-39 at the Verizon Center in Washington.
      • Jim Boeheim holds the East Regional trophy after the 55-39 win over Marquette.
      • Syracuse's C.J. Fair, left, celebrates with Michael Carter-Williams after topping Marquette 55-39 in the Elite Eight, earning a trip to the Final Four.
      • Syracuse players celebrate after beating Marquette 55-39 in the East Regional final in Washington to earn the program's first Final Four berth since 2003.
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        In recent years, Duke has probably been given too much credit by both the media and NCAA tournament selection committee.

        Last year, for instance, the Blue Devils were a defensive mess but won enough (in a down ACC, it should be noted) to get a No. 2 seed. The subsequent loss to No. 15 seed Lehigh shouldn't have been terribly shocking if you had watched them all season, but it was nonetheless celebrated as one of the greatest upsets in tournament history. The year before, Duke had overachieved all season with point guard Kyrie Irving injured and got a No. 1 seed.

        Irving came back, but they were exposed by more athletic Arizona in the Sweet 16. In 2009, Duke had a very slow backcourt with Greg Paulus and Jon Scheyer and limped to the finish line of the regular season. But the Blue Devils got the benefit of the doubt after winning the ACC tournament and got a No. 2 seed that looked like a joke in retrospect when Villanova made them look silly in the Sweet 16.

        These were not exactly the vintage rosters by Krzyzewski's standards, and it showed against the best of the best.

        This year, though, Duke perhaps hasn't gotten enough credit for its accomplishments and talent. Yes, there were rough moments (a 30-point loss at Miami, losing twice to Maryland) and interruptions due to Kelly's injury and lingering leg issues that Curry has played through all season. Duke is also not incredibly deep and didn't claim either the ACC regular season or tournament title.

        But it is also a team that, when healthy, started 15-0 with wins against Minnesota, VCU, Ohio State, Temple and, yes, Louisville. That game was a long time ago, back in the Bahamas on Nov. 24, but it was the moment Duke knew it could have an Elite Eight-or-better type season.

        "To come out on top was a huge step for our team," Kelly said. "A lot of things have changed for both teams and we've gone through a lot. We've had ups and downs and injuries but we're in a position now where both teams have a clean slate, and hopefully we'll play at a high level. They're certainly playing the best basketball in the country right now the last month. At the same time, we believe we're playing good basketball too."

        And for all that good basketball, Duke not only got a No. 2 seed but has to beat the nation's top-ranked team to get to the Final Four on a short turnaround Sunday after playing a late game Friday that didn't finish until after midnight.

        "You don't get to bed until 2:30 or 3 in the morning from the late game," Krzyzewski said. "And then we had drug testing afterwards – which is a question to ask for another time, I guess, why you would do that to a team that plays the late game. But I guess I shouldn't ask that question right now."

        In other words Duke, the program that has gotten every break for nearly a quarter-century, was given absolutely nothing here. Maybe that's the way it should be. Overlooked and unloved, Duke is primed to do what it hasn't done in several years today against Louisville and pull off – gasp – an upset.

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        A Arizona Wildcats cheerleader performs in the first half of the game against the Harvard Crimson during the third round at EnergySolutions Arena.  Steve Dykes, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Michigan State Spartans cheerleader motivates the team during their third-round game against the Memphis Tigers at The Palace at Auburn Hills.
        A Michigan State Spartans cheerleader motivates the team during their third-round game against the Memphis Tigers at The Palace at Auburn Hills.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
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        Memphis Tigers cheerleaders urge on their team during their third-round game against the Michigan State Spartans at The Palace at Auburn Hills.
        Memphis Tigers cheerleaders urge on their team during their third-round game against the Michigan State Spartans at The Palace at Auburn Hills.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Michigan Wolverines cheerleader cheers on her team during their third-round game against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at The Palace at Auburn Hills.
        A Michigan Wolverines cheerleader cheers on her team during their third-round game against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at The Palace at Auburn Hills.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
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        A cheerleader for the Virginia Commonwealth Rams perfoms in the first half of the team's third-round game against the Michigan Wolverines at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
        A cheerleader for the Virginia Commonwealth Rams perfoms in the first half of the team's third-round game against the Michigan Wolverines at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan.  Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images
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        Florida cheerleaders perform during the No. 3 seed Gators' 79-47 win over No. 14 seed Northwestern State in Austin, Texas.
        Florida cheerleaders perform during the No. 3 seed Gators' 79-47 win over No. 14 seed Northwestern State in Austin, Texas.  Jim Cowsert, USA TODAY Sports
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        Kansas cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the No. 1 seed Jayhawks' 64-57 victory over No. 16 seed Western Kentucky in Kansas City.
        Kansas cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the No. 1 seed Jayhawks' 64-57 victory over No. 16 seed Western Kentucky in Kansas City.  Peter G. Aiken, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Georgetown cheerleader entertains the crowd during the No. 2 seed Hoyas' 78-68 loss to No. 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast in Philadelphia.
        A Georgetown cheerleader entertains the crowd during the No. 2 seed Hoyas' 78-68 loss to No. 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast in Philadelphia.  Howard Smith, USA TODAY Sports
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        UCLA cheerleaders perform during the No. 6 seed Bruins' 83-63 loss to No. 11 seed Minnesota in Austin, Texas.
        UCLA cheerleaders perform during the No. 6 seed Bruins' 83-63 loss to No. 11 seed Minnesota in Austin, Texas.  Jim Cowsert, USA TODAY Sports
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        A North Carolina cheerleader entertains the crowd during the No. 8 Tar Heels' 78-71 win over No. 9 seed Villanova in Kansas City, Mo.
        A North Carolina cheerleader entertains the crowd during the No. 8 Tar Heels' 78-71 win over No. 9 seed Villanova in Kansas City, Mo.  Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
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        An Indiana Hoosiers cheerleader performs during the team's second-round game with the James Madison Dukes at University of Dayton Arena. Indiana defeated James Madison 83-62.
        An Indiana Hoosiers cheerleader performs during the team's second-round game with the James Madison Dukes at University of Dayton Arena. Indiana defeated James Madison 83-62.  Frank Victores, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Notre Dame cheerleader entertains the fans during the No. 7 seed Fighting Irish's game against No. 10 seed Iowa State in Dayton, Ohio.
        A Notre Dame cheerleader entertains the fans during the No. 7 seed Fighting Irish's game against No. 10 seed Iowa State in Dayton, Ohio.  Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Kansas State Wildcats cheerleader performs for the crowd before their second-round game against the La Salle Explorers at the Sprint Center. La Salle won 63-61.
        A Kansas State Wildcats cheerleader performs for the crowd before their second-round game against the La Salle Explorers at the Sprint Center. La Salle won 63-61.  Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
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        A San Diego State cheerleader performs during the No. 7 seed Aztecs' game against No. 10 seed Oklahoma in Philadelphia.
        A San Diego State cheerleader performs during the No. 7 seed Aztecs' game against No. 10 seed Oklahoma in Philadelphia.  Howard Smith, USA TODAY Sports
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        La Salle Explorers cheerleaders perform for the crowd during a timeout in the first half of Friday's second -round game against the Kansas State Wildcats at the Sprint Center. La Salle won 63-61.
        La Salle Explorers cheerleaders perform for the crowd during a timeout in the first half of Friday's second -round game against the Kansas State Wildcats at the Sprint Center. La Salle won 63-61.  Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
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        Cincinnati Bearcats cheerleaders perform during the second half of their second-round game against the Creighton Bluejays at the Wells Fargo Center. Creighton defeated Cincinnati 67-63.
        Cincinnati Bearcats cheerleaders perform during the second half of their second-round game against the Creighton Bluejays at the Wells Fargo Center. Creighton defeated Cincinnati 67-63.  Howard Smith, USA TODAY Sports
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        La Salle Explorers cheerleaders celebrate after beating the Kansas State Wildcats 63-61 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Sprint Center.
        La Salle Explorers cheerleaders celebrate after beating the Kansas State Wildcats 63-61 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Sprint Center.  Peter G. Aiken, USA TODAY Sports
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        Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders perform during the first half of their second-round match-up against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Frank Erwin Center.
        Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders perform during the first half of their second-round match-up against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Frank Erwin Center.  Jim Cowsert, USA TODAY Sports
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        Indiana Hoosiers cheerleaders perform during a second-round game against the James Madison Dukes at University of Dayton Arena.
        Indiana Hoosiers cheerleaders perform during a second-round game against the James Madison Dukes at University of Dayton Arena.  Frank Victores, USA TODAY Sports
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        Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders perform during the first half of their second-round game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Frank Erwin Center.
        Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders perform during the first half of their second-round game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Frank Erwin Center.  Jim Cowsert, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Temple Owls cheerleader performs a cheer during the team's second-round game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at University of Dayton Arena.
        A Temple Owls cheerleader performs a cheer during the team's second-round game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at University of Dayton Arena.  Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Creighton Bluejays cheerleader performs on the court while the Bluejays take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in a second-round match-up at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
        A Creighton Bluejays cheerleader performs on the court while the Bluejays take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in a second-round match-up at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Rob Carr, Getty Images
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        Mississippi Rebels dance team members perform during a second-round game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Sprint Center. Mississippi defeated Wisconsin 57-46.
        Mississippi Rebels dance team members perform during a second-round game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Sprint Center. Mississippi defeated Wisconsin 57-46.  Peter G. Aiken, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Kansas State Wildcats cheerleader performs in the first half of the second-round game against the La Salle Explorers at the Sprint Center.
        A Kansas State Wildcats cheerleader performs in the first half of the second-round game against the La Salle Explorers at the Sprint Center.  Jamie Squire, Getty Images
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        A Wisconsin Badgers cheerleader performs during a second-round game against the Mississippi Rebels at the Sprint Center. Mississippi defeated Wisconsin 57-46.
        A Wisconsin Badgers cheerleader performs during a second-round game against the Mississippi Rebels at the Sprint Center. Mississippi defeated Wisconsin 57-46.  Peter G. Aiken, USA TODAY Sports
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        Miami Hurricanes cheerleaders perform during their second-round game against the Pacific Tigers at the Frank Erwin Center.
        Miami Hurricanes cheerleaders perform during their second-round game against the Pacific Tigers at the Frank Erwin Center.  Jim Cowsert, USA TODAY Sports
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        Pacific Tigers cheerleaders perform during their second-round game against the Miami Hurricanes at the Frank Erwin Center.
        Pacific Tigers cheerleaders perform during their second-round game against the Miami Hurricanes at the Frank Erwin Center.  Jim Cowsert, USA TODAY Sports
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        A North Carolina State Wolfpack cheerleader performs a cheer in a second-round game against the Temple Owls at University of Dayton Arena.
        A North Carolina State Wolfpack cheerleader performs a cheer in a second-round game against the Temple Owls at University of Dayton Arena.  Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Duke Blue Devils cheerleader performs in the first half of Duke's second-round match-up with the Albany Great Danes at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
        A Duke Blue Devils cheerleader performs in the first half of Duke's second-round match-up with the Albany Great Danes at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Rob Carr, Getty Images
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        A Mississippi Rebels cheerleader performs for the crowd in the first half of their second -round game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Sprint Center.
        A Mississippi Rebels cheerleader performs for the crowd in the first half of their second -round game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Sprint Center.  Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Wisconsin Badgers cheerleader entertains the crowd during a timeout in the first half of their second-round game against the Mississippi Rebel at the Sprint Center.
        A Wisconsin Badgers cheerleader entertains the crowd during a timeout in the first half of their second-round game against the Mississippi Rebel at the Sprint Center.  Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Mississippi Rebels dance team member performs during a second-round game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Sprint Center. Mississippi defeated Wisconsin 57-46.
        A Mississippi Rebels dance team member performs during a second-round game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Sprint Center. Mississippi defeated Wisconsin 57-46.  Peter G. Aiken, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Colorado State Rams cheerleader performs in the second half of the Rams' second-round game against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on Thursday. Colorado State defeated 84-72.
        A Colorado State Rams cheerleader performs in the second half of the Rams' second-round game against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on Thursday. Colorado State defeated 84-72.  Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports
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        Montana Grizzlies cheerleaders performs during a timeout against the Syracuse Orange.
        Montana Grizzlies cheerleaders performs during a timeout against the Syracuse Orange.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Harvard Crimson cheerleader smiles during the second half of the game against the New Mexico Lobos.
        A Harvard Crimson cheerleader smiles during the second half of the game against the New Mexico Lobos.  Steve Dykes, USA TODAY Sports
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        Arizona Wildcats cheerleaders perform in the second half of the game against the Belmont Bruins.
        Arizona Wildcats cheerleaders perform in the second half of the game against the Belmont Bruins.  Steve Dykes, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Colorado State Rams cheerleader performs in the first half against the Missouri Tigers.
        A Colorado State Rams cheerleader performs in the first half against the Missouri Tigers.  Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports
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        The Missouri Tigers dance team performs in the first half against the Colorado State Rams.
        The Missouri Tigers dance team performs in the first half against the Colorado State Rams.  Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports USA TODAY Sports
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        An Arizona Wildcats cheerleader performs during the team's second-round game against the Belmont Bruins at EnergySolutions Arena.
        An Arizona Wildcats cheerleader performs during the team's second-round game against the Belmont Bruins at EnergySolutions Arena.  Steve Dykes, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Syracuse Orange cheerleader performs in the second-round game against the Montana Grizzlies.
        A Syracuse Orange cheerleader performs in the second-round game against the Montana Grizzlies.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
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        An Akron Zips cheerleader cheers team on in the second half against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams.
        An Akron Zips cheerleader cheers team on in the second half against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Virginia Commonwealth cheerleader holds up a sign in the second half in the game against the Akron Zips.
        A Virginia Commonwealth cheerleader holds up a sign in the second half in the game against the Akron Zips.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
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        UNLV Rebels cheerleaders perform against the California Golden Bears during the second half of the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at HP Pavilion.
        UNLV Rebels cheerleaders perform against the California Golden Bears during the second half of the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at HP Pavilion.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
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        A California Golden Bears cheerleader performs during a timeout against the UNLV Rebels.
        A California Golden Bears cheerleader performs during a timeout against the UNLV Rebels.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
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        South Dakota State Jackrabbits cheerleaders cheer on team in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at The Palace.
        South Dakota State Jackrabbits cheerleaders cheer on team in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at The Palace.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
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        Michigan Wolverines cheerleaders cheer on the team against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at The Palace.
        Michigan Wolverines cheerleaders cheer on the team against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at The Palace.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
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        Oregon Ducks cheerleaders perform during Thursday's second-round game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at HP Pavilion. Oregon defeated Oklahoma State 68-55.
        Oregon Ducks cheerleaders perform during Thursday's second-round game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at HP Pavilion. Oregon defeated Oklahoma State 68-55.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
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        An Oklahoma State Cowboys cheerleader performs during a second-round game against the Oregon Ducks at HP Pavilion. Oregon defeated Oklahoma State 68-55.
        An Oklahoma State Cowboys cheerleader performs during a second-round game against the Oregon Ducks at HP Pavilion. Oregon defeated Oklahoma State 68-55.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
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        A North Carolina A&T Aggies cheerleader in the first half of the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at Rupp Arena. Marquette defeated Davidson 59-58.
        A North Carolina A&T Aggies cheerleader in the first half of the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at Rupp Arena. Marquette defeated Davidson 59-58.  Mark Zerof, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Louisville Cardinals dancer performs in the game against the North Carolina A&T Aggies head during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at Rupp Arena.
        A Louisville Cardinals dancer performs in the game against the North Carolina A&T Aggies head during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at Rupp Arena.  Mark Zerof, USA TODAY Sports
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        Arizona Wildcats cheerleaders perform in the second half of the game against the Belmont Bruins during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at EnergySolutions Arena.
        Arizona Wildcats cheerleaders perform in the second half of the game against the Belmont Bruins during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at EnergySolutions Arena.  Steve Dykes, USA TODAY Sports
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        A member of the Southern University Jaguars cheerleaders performs in the second half of the second-round game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at EnergySolutions Arena. Gonzaga won the game 64-58.
        A member of the Southern University Jaguars cheerleaders performs in the second half of the second-round game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at EnergySolutions Arena. Gonzaga won the game 64-58.  Steve Dykes, USA TODAY Sports
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        The Gonzaga Bulldogs cheerleaders perform during the second half of a second-round game against the Southern University Jaguars at EnergySolutions Arena. Gonzaga won the game 64-58.
        The Gonzaga Bulldogs cheerleaders perform during the second half of a second-round game against the Southern University Jaguars at EnergySolutions Arena. Gonzaga won the game 64-58.  Steve Dykes, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Belmont cheerleader performs in the second half during a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament against Arizona.
        A Belmont cheerleader performs in the second half during a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament against Arizona.  George Frey, AP
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        A Marquette Golden Eagles cheerleader performs in the first half of the second-round game against the Davidson Wildcats at Rupp Arena.
        A Marquette Golden Eagles cheerleader performs in the first half of the second-round game against the Davidson Wildcats at Rupp Arena.  Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports
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        Marquette Golden Eagles cheerleaders perform in the first half of a second-round match-up with the Davidson Wildcats at Rupp Arena.
        Marquette Golden Eagles cheerleaders perform in the first half of a second-round match-up with the Davidson Wildcats at Rupp Arena.  Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Davidson Wildcats cheerleader performs during a second-round game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Rupp Arena.
        A Davidson Wildcats cheerleader performs during a second-round game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Rupp Arena.  Mark Zerof, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Saint Louis Billikens cheerleader performs during a second-round match-up with the New Mexico State Aggies at HP Pavilion. Saint Louis defeated New Mexico State 64-44.
        A Saint Louis Billikens cheerleader performs during a second-round match-up with the New Mexico State Aggies at HP Pavilion. Saint Louis defeated New Mexico State 64-44.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
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        Memphis Tigers cheerleaders perform during the second-round game against St. Mary's Gaels at The Palace at Auburn Hills.
        Memphis Tigers cheerleaders perform during the second-round game against St. Mary's Gaels at The Palace at Auburn Hills.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
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        A Butler Bulldogs cheerleader performs in the first half of Butler's second-round game against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena. Butler defeated Bucknell 68-56.
        A Butler Bulldogs cheerleader performs in the first half of Butler's second-round game against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena. Butler defeated Bucknell 68-56.  Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports
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        Butler Bulldogs cheerleaders perform during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena. Butler defeated Bucknell 68-56.
        Butler Bulldogs cheerleaders perform during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena. Butler defeated Bucknell 68-56.  Mark Zerof, USA TODAY Sports
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        St. Mary's Gaels cheerleaders perform during a second-round game against the Memphis Tigers at The Palace at Auburn Hills.
        St. Mary's Gaels cheerleaders perform during a second-round game against the Memphis Tigers at The Palace at Auburn Hills.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
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        Michigan State Spartan cheerleaders perform during a second-round game against the Valparaiso Crusaders at The Palace of Auburn Hills . Michigan State won 65-54.
        Michigan State Spartan cheerleaders perform during a second-round game against the Valparaiso Crusaders at The Palace of Auburn Hills . Michigan State won 65-54.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
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        Bucknell Bison cheerleaders perform during a second-round game with the Butler Bulldogs on March 21 in Lexington, Kentucky.
        Bucknell Bison cheerleaders perform during a second-round game with the Butler Bulldogs on March 21 in Lexington, Kentucky.  Andy Lyons, Getty Images
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        A Boise State Broncos cheerleader performs during the March 20 first-round game with the LaSalle Explorers at University of Dayton Arena.
        A Boise State Broncos cheerleader performs during the March 20 first-round game with the LaSalle Explorers at University of Dayton Arena.  Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
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        A La Salle Explorers cheerleader performs during the second half of a March 20 first-round matchup with Boise State at University of Dayton Arena.
        A La Salle Explorers cheerleader performs during the second half of a March 20 first-round matchup with Boise State at University of Dayton Arena.  Frank Victores, USA TODAY Sports
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        A St. Mary's Gaels cheerleader performs a cheer during a game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at University of Dayton Arena.
        A St. Mary's Gaels cheerleader performs a cheer during a game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at University of Dayton Arena.  Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
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        Liberty Flames cheerleader
        A Liberty Flames cheerleader gets tossed during Liberty's NCAA tournament game on March 19.  Gregory Shamus, Getty Images
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        Iowa State cheerleader
        An Iowa State cheerleader in action with her squad during the Cyclones' win over Oklahoma in the Big 12 tournament on March 14.  Charlie Riedel, AP
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        Ole Miss cheerleaders perform during the Rebels' win over Florida in the SEC title game.
        Ole Miss cheerleaders perform during the Rebels' win over Florida in the SEC title game.  Andy Lyons, Getty Images
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        A New Mexico Lobos performs during the Lobos' win over UNLV in the Mountain West title game.
        A New Mexico Lobos performs during the Lobos' win over UNLV in the Mountain West title game.  Jeff Bottari, Getty Images
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        UCLA cheerleaders perform during the Bruins' loss to Oregon in the Pac-12 title game.
        UCLA cheerleaders perform during the Bruins' loss to Oregon in the Pac-12 title game.  Julie Jacobson, AP
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