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Cayden Boozer Praised for What He Did After Duke’s Elite Eight Loss to UConn

Cayden Boozer Praised for What He Did After Duke’s Elite Eight Loss to UConn

Summary

Duke Blue Devils lost to UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight with a last-second shot. Cayden Boozer, a Duke player, made a mistake at the end but was praised for responsibly facing the media and discussing the error.

Key Facts

  • UConn Huskies beat Duke Blue Devils 73-72 in the Elite Eight.
  • A UConn player, Braylon Mullins, made a long 3-point shot to win the game.
  • Cayden Boozer had a turnover just before the winning shot.
  • Boozer is a freshman player and spoke to reporters after the game.
  • Many people praised Boozer's maturity in handling the situation.
  • Basketball insider Seth Davis and others commended Boozer for his professionalism.

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