Zoubek

The fact Duke was able to win with Singler struggling on offense demonstrates the improvement of players such as Zoubek, Thomas and the Plumlee brothers since the Dec. 2 loss to UW.

JSOnline.com 2010

The fact Duke was able to win with Singler struggling on offense demonstrates the improvement of players such as Zoubek, Thomas and the Plumlee brothers since the Dec. 2 loss to UW.

JSOnline.com JSOnline.com 2010

The emergence of senior center Brian Zoubek during the final seven weeks of the season was probably the biggest factor in separating the Blue Devils from other contenders.

Duke - Team Notes 2010

On the first question to the players at Duke's postgame news conference, a member of the media asked center Brian Zoubek how he felt after an "up-and-down" career.

Notes: Duke's Kyle Singler named Final Four's outstanding player 2010

-- C Brian Zoubek on the last-second fling from Butler's Gordon Hayward in the national championship game.

Duke - Team Notes 2010

"I think it was fitting that defense won this," C Brian Zoubek said.

Duke - Team Notes 2010

Zoubek quickly quipped, "So I can say something back?"

Notes: Duke's Kyle Singler named Final Four's outstanding player 2010

Coach Mike Krzyzewski interrupted, saying Zoubek hadn't had an up-and-down career, but that it was two injuries — a broken foot both times — that hampered him at times throughout his four years.

Notes: Duke's Kyle Singler named Final Four's outstanding player 2010

Then, after Duke's Brian Zoubek made one of two free throws for a 61-59 Duke lead, one last chance at a Butler miracle: Hayward launched a halfcourt shot that nearly banked in at the buzzer for the win.

Butler's would-be winning shot 'felt good' but fell short vs. Duke 2010

After a chuckle, Krzyzewski then looked down at Zoubek, saying, "You're never going to play for me again."

Notes: Duke's Kyle Singler named Final Four's outstanding player 2010