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There was an NBA team playing in Charlotte Saturday night that was long considered a joke. ... Two great players can change everything in basketball.

The Charlotte 49ers got the kind of start they wanted on the way to a 73-66 Atlantic 10 victory against Rhode Island on Saturday at Halton Arena.

To help Duke orient itself after its euphoric win Wednesday against No. 5 North Carolina, the Blue Devils' coaches showed the team two videos before practice Thursday.

Friday night, Charlotte Christian boys basketball team manager Nathan Allen got to live his dream.

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