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Duke's Scheyer-era postseason pattern persists as UConn stuns in Capital One Arena
sports11 days ago

Duke's Scheyer-era postseason pattern persists as UConn stuns in Capital One Arena

Duke led by as many as 19 but let the game slip and fell 73-72 to UConn in the Final Four, marking the third straight postseason collapse under coach Jon Scheyer. The loss underscores a familiar pattern despite Scheyer rebuilding the program with a star freshman core and ACC titles, highlighted by Cayden Boozer's late turnover and Braylon Mullins' buzzer-beater three. While the season showcased progress, the questions now center on late-game adjustments and whether Duke should lean more on experience to finally win it all.

via The New York Times|
#duke-blue-devils#jon-scheyer#march-madness
Unforgettable non-title classics: 25 years of NCAA tournament drama
sports11 days ago

Unforgettable non-title classics: 25 years of NCAA tournament drama

Sports Illustrated ranks the 25 most memorable NCAA tournament games from 2000–2025 that did not decide the national champion, highlighting buzzer-beaters, upsets and late-game heroics across Final Four, Elite Eight, Sweet 16 and earlier rounds. Highlights include UNC–Duke (2022) and Gonzaga–UCLA (2021) in the Final Four, Wisconsin’s upset of Kentucky (2015), Virginia–Purdue (2019) in overtime, UMBC’s historic 2018 upset, and the 2025 Duke–Houston Final Four, among others; the piece notes that 2026 games were not considered.

via Sports Illustrated|
#buzzer-beater#college-basketball#march-madness
Hurley’s Forehead Moment Sparks Postgame Debate After UConn’s Last-Second Win
sports11 days ago

Hurley’s Forehead Moment Sparks Postgame Debate After UConn’s Last-Second Win

UConn edged Duke on Braylon Mullins’ last-second three to reach the Final Four, a moment amplified by a post-score confrontation as coach Dan Hurley pressed foreheads with a referee. The sequence, captured from multiple angles, revived debate over whether Hurley should have been assessed a technical and echoed his earlier ejection for confrontations with officials. The NCAA highlighted the play with a compilation of angles, while fans and analysts weighed whether the moment marred an iconic finish or showcased Hurley’s signature intensity.

via Sports Illustrated|
#dan-hurley#duke#headbutt
Michigan Tops Final Four Championship Odds After Elite Eight Victory
sports11 days ago

Michigan Tops Final Four Championship Odds After Elite Eight Victory

Michigan leads the four remaining Final Four teams (Michigan, Arizona, Illinois, UConn) in national championship chances after the Elite Eight, with its top-tier defense and interior play giving the Wolverines the edge; Arizona sits No. 2 thanks to a dominant inside game and strong backcourt, Illinois is No. 3 due to skilled-size frontcourt and Wagler’s ascent, and UConn ranks No. 4, aided by elite coaching and defensive prowess but needing more reliable outside shooting.

via SB Nation|
#championship-odds#college-basketball#final-four
Mullins’ 35-Foot Miracle Seals UConn’s Elite Eight Comeback Against Duke
sports12 days ago

Mullins’ 35-Foot Miracle Seals UConn’s Elite Eight Comeback Against Duke

Braylon Mullins hit a 35-foot game-winner with 0.4 seconds left to cap a dramatic Elite Eight comeback that toppled Duke and sent UConn to the Final Four, a moment many compared to the iconic Laettner shot. Down big early, the Huskies staged a late rally, with Mullins creating the decisive sequence after a Duke defensive miscue as Dan Hurley’s fiery leadership helped pull off one of the tournament’s most unforgettable finishes.

via The New York Times|
#braylon-mullins#duke-blue-devils#elite-eight
Barkley Sparks Controversy With Immigration Rant On Live March Madness Broadcast
sports12 days ago

Barkley Sparks Controversy With Immigration Rant On Live March Madness Broadcast

During a break in Elite Eight coverage, Charles Barkley veered from basketball analysis to criticize U.S. immigration policy, calling the border situation a “travesty and a disgrace” and praising “amazing immigrants” while distinguishing them from criminals; the moment followed a segment on UConn and dominated broadcast and social chatter.

via OutKick|
#border-policy#charles-barkley#immigration
Mullins' half-court miracle lifts UConn to Final Four past Duke
sports12 days ago

Mullins' half-court miracle lifts UConn to Final Four past Duke

Braylon Mullins drilled a half-court 3 with 0.4 seconds left to cap a 19-point comeback, lifting UConn to a 73-72 win over Duke and into the Final Four. Tarris Reed Jr. led UConn with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Cameron Boozer had 27 for Duke before the heartbreaking finish. Hurley’s Huskies complete a stunning rally on the way to a third Final Four in four years.

via The New York Times|
#braylon-mullins#duke#final-four