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In recent weeks, though, the elder Pinson noticed that his son spent more and more time speaking with Williams. And after Theo Pinson committed on Wednesday to play for the Tar Heels, Pinson Sr. attributed his son’s decision to the relationship that Williams forged.

Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski will coach USA Basketball for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. A formal announcement will come Thursday morning.

Former Charlotte 49ers forward Darion Clark, who left the program recently, is transferring to Southern California, Clark told the Observer.

The expanded ACC will have a new look with new teams in 2013-14, but a familiar face will tower above the rest: Duke and Mike Krzyzewski.

Wes Long, who had a 75-66 record in five season as men’s basketball coach at Queens, is leaving the Royals to become an assistant at Chattanooga.

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