The guy in the front row of Verizon Center going crazy every time Belmont hit a 3-pointer? The guy working the referees during a timeout? The guy exchanging high fives with other Bruins fans throughout?

None other than country singer Vince Gill.

Gill said after Duke's escape/victory tonight that he has known Belmont coach Rick Byrd for 20 years and is a season ticket holder.

Asked if he usually works the stripes during a game, Gill, dressed in a leather jacket, laughed and said: "Every game. That's the main reason for coming."

-- Ryan O'Halloran