Summary
The Duke Blue Devils lost a close game against the Connecticut Huskies in the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight after a dramatic finish. A turnover in the last seconds allowed UConn's Braylon Mullins to make a winning three-point shot, sending UConn to the Final Four.
Key Facts
- UConn defeated Duke 73–72 in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
- Duke led the game with a score of 72–70 and had possession with 10 seconds remaining.
- Duke made a pass that was intercepted by UConn, leading to a game-winning shot.
- Braylon Mullins, a freshman from UConn, scored the winning three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left.
- The last-second play and Duke coach Jon Scheyer's reaction went viral online.
- Jon Scheyer has coached Duke since taking over in 2022 after Mike Krzyzewski.
- This is the second consecutive loss in critical moments for Duke under Scheyer’s guidance.
