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2019 NCAA Tournament: 5 best potential match-ups in the East Region

By Presley Meyer

LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 27: Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC YUM! Center on November 27, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 27: Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC YUM! Center on November 27, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 02: Tacko Fall #24 of the UCF Knights is fouled by Cedrick Alley Jr. #23 of the Houston Cougars as he attempts a dunk during the second half at Fertitta Center on March 02, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 02: Tacko Fall #24 of the UCF Knights is fouled by Cedrick Alley Jr. #23 of the Houston Cougars as he attempts a dunk during the second half at Fertitta Center on March 02, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

(1) Duke vs (9) UCF

Duke is returning to form again with Zion Williamson doing Zion-esque things for the Blue Devils. However, a match-up that could prove very interesting for them is a red-hot Central Florida team.

Led by Veteran guard BJ Taylor, UCF made a late charge to finish the season, beating Cincinnati and Houston along the way. The Knights are trending at the right time, and would be more than just a bump in the road for this Duke team.

The most interesting match-up would be seeing Duke, down their starting center, go up against 7’6,” 300+ pound Tacko Fall. The senior has become more than just a big body- he would be a formidable test for Duke.

The Blue Devils should still handle their business in this match-up, but a Zion dunk on Tacko Fall would be played on a loop until 3019.

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