Most experts figured that Duke had a hold on a No. 1 regional seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, even if the Blue Devils didn’t win the ACC tourney. But those experts also didn’t figure on the Devils losing their first game in the ACC tourney.

On the other hand, the Terrapins, who have beaten highly regarded Duke twice this season, may have earned their way into the NCAA Tournament even if they fall to the Tar Heels Saturday in the semis.

The Blue Devils are now 27-5 and at least have some extra time for injuries to heal. Seth Curry has been hampered almost all year by leg and ankle injuries while Ryan Kelly is just coming back from a month’s absence because of a foot injury.