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AARON BEARD

Sports writer

Beard covers sports in North Carolina for The Associated Press with an emphasis on college basketball. His coverage includes ACC sports and the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.
John Andrzejek, the new men's basketball coach at Campbell, speaks with reporters after he was introduced at news conference, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Buies Creek, N.C.. (AP Photo/Aaron Beard)
John Andrzejek won a national title with Florida to start the week. Now he’s Campbell’s head coach
 
Florida forward Alex Condon celebrates after their win against the Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Florida’s run to the national title lifts the Gators to No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 men’s poll
 
Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson leaves the court after Florida beat Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Houston’s Kelvin Sampson was close to his 1st national title. It slipped away painfully vs. Florida
 
Houston's L.J. Cryer (4) reacts after Houston lost to Florida in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Houston’s LJ Cryer falls short in bid to win NCAA titles at 2 schools in finale vs. Florida
 
Duke's Patrick Ngongba II sits in locker room after Duke lost to Houston in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Duke’s Final Four fade against Houston puts the Blue Devils among top teams to fall short of title
 
Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. and guard Alijah Martin speak during a news conference at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. is rolling into the NCAA title game. Next up: Houston’s rugged defense
 
Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) walks off the court after Duke lost to Houston in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Duke’s push for 6th NCAA title falls apart in unlikely late collapse against Houston in Final Four
 
Auburn forward Johni Broome and guard Miles Kelly talks during practice at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson )
The Final Four again has multiple 5th-year starters. This time, it’s a farewell to an uncommon era
 
Houston assistant coach Quannas White gestures during practice at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 4, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson )
Florida duo, Houston’s White juggle tasks as Final Four assistants set to lead their own programs
 
Duke forward Cooper Flagg, Associated Press Player of the Year, answers a question during a news conference ahead of the Final Four college basketball games in the NCAA Tournament Friday, April 4, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg named the AP men’s college basketball player of the year
 
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer answers a question during media day at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Jon Scheyer followed a legend in Duke’s Coach K. It took him just 3 seasons to reach the Final Four
 
Workers make final preparations around the Men's NCAA Final Four college basketball court at the Alamodome, Monday, March 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Maple hardwood, the very foundation of the Final Four, is ingrained with basketball’s rich history
 
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young shoots during the 3-point contest at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, FILE)
Hardwood is basketball’s longtime foundation. A German company would love to change that to glass
 
Auburn guard Denver Jones (2) takes a photo after the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan State, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Efficiency metrics touted Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn all year. Now they’re in the Final Four
 
McNeese State head coach Will Wade questions a call during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Will Wade ‘paid’ for misdeeds at LSU. Now, he’s thankful for a 2nd power-conference shot at NC State
 
Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) makes a three-point shot in front of Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe (7) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor was wrestling with his 3-point shot before March Madness. Now he can’t miss
 
North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby (1) celebrates with the crowd after defeating West Virginia in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
UNC’s Alyssa Ustby missed senior day due to injury. March Madness offered her another home finale
 
North Carolina's Alyssa Ustby (1) handles the ball as West Virginia's Kylee Blacksten (14) defends during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Alyssa Utsby and North Carolina beat West Virginia 58-47 to set up Sweet 16 meeting with Duke
 
From left, Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5), forward Cooper Flagg (2), center Khaman Maluach (9), guard Sion James (14) and guard Kon Knueppel (7) react to their team's lead during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Mount St. Mary's, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
No. 1 seed Duke’s opening-week offense in March Madness was a display of elite efficiency
 
Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) celebrates after making a three-point shot during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Baylor, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Proctor, Flagg help No. 1 seed Duke roll past Baylor 89-66 to reach Sweet 16 of March Madness
 
McNeese State head coach Will Wade signals to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
NC State officially announces hiring of McNeese’s Will Wade as new Wolfpack men’s basketball coach
 
McNeese State head coach Will Wade questions a call during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
McNeese’s Will Wade signs a 6-year deal to become NC State coach, AP source says
 
UConn forward Alex Karaban celebrates after their win against Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
UConn’s bid for 3rd straight title endures with 67-59 win over Oklahoma in March Madness
 
Mount St. Mary's head coach Donny Lind watches during the second half against Duke in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
March Madness is over for Mount St. Mary’s. It was ‘the best few weeks of my life’ for a coach’s son
 
Duke forward Cooper Flagg celebrates after scoring against Mount St. Mary's during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Duke star Cooper Flagg has a smooth March Madness debut in his return from an ankle injury
 
Duke center Khaman Maluach dunks against Mount St. Mary's during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 1 seed Duke rolls past Mount St. Mary’s 93-49 to open NCAAs in Flagg’s return from injury
 
Duke forward Cooper Flagg passes during practice, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C., in preparation for the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament. Duke plays Mount St. Mary's Friday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Freshman star Cooper Flagg is ready to go for No. 1 seed Duke in March Madness
 
Fairleigh Dickinson guard Grant Singleton (4) celebrates after a basket against Purdue during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
March Madness’ top seeds have faced trickier Final Four paths than ever in the transfer portal era
 
North Carolina State's Saniya Rivers (22) and Aziaha James (10) celebrate after beating North Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
NC State’s guard quartet gives the Wolfpack a strong edge heading into March Madness
 
High Point players celebrate after winning the Big South Championship NCAA college basketball game against Winthrop, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Johnson City, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
High Point kept falling short of March Madness. Now the Panthers are finally getting their moment
 
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