College hoops (Great Alaska Shootout 1998): Duke's opponent in the final. Which men's team defeated Duke in the championship game of the 1998 Great Alaska Shootout? Choose the correct winner.

Topic: NCAA early-season tournaments

Given data

• Identify the team that beat Duke in the 1998 Great Alaska Shootout final.

Concept/Approach
The Cincinnati Bearcats edged Duke in the 1998 final of the Great Alaska Shootout, an oft-asked college basketball trivia item.

Reasoning
Duke frequently features in early-season finals; 1998 crown went to Cincinnati.

Common pitfalls

• Choosing perennial powers that won in other years (e.g., UCLA/Arizona/Kentucky).

Final Answer
Cincinnati Bearcats