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Report: Duke could play in NCAA Tournament if selected

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Duke could potentially play in the NCAA Tournament next week if selected as an at-large team or a COVID-19 replacement, a source told ESPN's Rece Davis.

The Blue Devils withdrew from the ACC Tournament on Thursday after a positive COVID-19 test forced the team to quarantine. Athletic director Kevin White later said in a statement that the withdrawal would end the program's season.

However, it's possible Duke could head to the NCAA's bubble in Indianapolis if chosen by the NCAA selection committee. In order to clear COVID-19 protocols, the team would need to show seven straight days of negative tests prior to arriving.

The Blue Devils will be notified by Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET if they've been selected as a replacement for a school that can't meet medical protocols.

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