The Panthers are signing running back Rico Dowdle to a one-year deal, strongly pointing to a plan that appears to be leaning into sitting Brooks for the entirety of the 2025 season.

Duke will play with the No. 1 national ranking next to its name for the first time this season when it takes the court in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament quarterfinals Thursday afternoon.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers take on the Florida International Panthers in the CUSA Tournament. Thursday's game is the third meeting this season between the two teams.