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The Latest: Duke the most popular pick in pools; NC is next

Updated Mar. 5, 2020 1:37 a.m. ET

The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

12:25 a.m.

Time to catch your breath after the NCAA Tournament's first real day.

You have about 12 hours.

Ja Morant's triple-double for Murray State, Wofford's big late run against Seton Hall and perfect days for the Big Ten and SEC have set up what should be a big Friday featuring Zion Williamson and Duke, revenge-minded Virginia and dangerous Houston.

Iowa and Cincinnati get things going in Columbus, Ohio.

Other interesting matchups include Oregon-Kansas State, Buffalo-Texas Tech and a trendy upset pick in No. 12 seed Liberty taking on Mississippi State.