Summary
Duke's basketball team lost a close game to UConn in the NCAA Tournament, missing out on a spot in the Final Four. Despite criticism, Duke's coach Jon Scheyer received strong support from St. John's coach Rick Pitino, who believes Scheyer has a positive future ahead. Pitino praised UConn for their persistence and predicted future championships for Scheyer.
Key Facts
- Duke lost to UConn in the NCAA Tournament by one point, 73-72.
- UConn won the game with a last-second 3-pointer by Braylon Mullins.
- Duke had a 19-point lead during the game but lost it.
- This is the second year in a row Duke has lost a late lead in the NCAA Tournament.
- Rick Pitino spoke out in support of Duke's coach, Jon Scheyer, praising him as a top coach.
- Jon Scheyer became head coach after Mike Krzyzewski retired in 2022.
- Scheyer has led Duke to consecutive ACC championships and top tournament seeds.
- Pitino predicted that Scheyer will win championships in the future.
