Duke Va game

Titpwhami2014

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This result is actually good news for UK. Should it come down to us and the Cavaliers for the last number one. Especially if we can beat UT at least once.
 
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This result is actually good news for UK. Should it come down to us and the Cavaliers for the last number one. Especially if we can beat UT at least once.

I guess if we keep winning and UVA falls off that 1 line.......it could come down to either us or UT for the 1 seed in the south.
 

Son_Of_Saul

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People won't want to credit Duke for this game, but they played well. Going into UVA and getting a win like this is huge. I hope Tennessee is their 2 seed.
 

gwjenning

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Duke is the best team this season.

We all know it. That's why we are here.

In a one game format, they can obviously lose, but it's going to be hard to take these guys out.
I agree they have the best athletes

I don’t think they handle the pressure and will lose before the final four

I think they split with unc
 

Dward13

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Bilas changed into an obnoxious homer seemingly over night about 3 and a half years ago.

I wonder what conversation took place exactly, and who it was that had the conversation with him that led to his change in tone?

Was it a duke person that said “hey, you’re an alumn and we need you on board more”. Or was it an ESPN person?
 
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Son_Of_Saul

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I agree they have the best athletes

I don’t think they handle the pressure and will lose before the final four

I think they split with unc

But it isn't like they aren't structured. They are. They're talented and well-coached and they're executing on both ends of the court.


We keep creating narratives to make them look more fallible than they are. They can get beat, but it's not going to happen because they can't handle the pressure. A poor shooting night or unexpected foul trouble are really going to have to be part of the recipe to take them down. Zion and Barrett appear to be mentally strong, and it sucks for the rest of college basketball.
 

ManitouDan_anon

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The athletic difference between these two teams is staggering really . I know that Duke with the big three will be more athletic than most , in this game Va is simply outclassed,
 

katwest

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I watched the second half and even Bilas said there were three or four fouls that were not called on Duke that they committed. Even at Virginia Duke still gets the friendly whistle. Williamson twice knocked somebody over with his forearm and nothing was called.
 

Son_Of_Saul

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The silver lining is that if Duke wins it all, K probably retires. If they lose, it's another year where his supreme recruiting haul didn't end in a title.

The slurping will be intense in the first scenario. But that's why there's an off button for the television.
 

ukfan041

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I hate dUKe, but if they hit 3’s like they did tonight, they are beyond tough to beat!
 

TomTraubertsBlues

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But it isn't like they aren't structured. They are. They're talented and well-coached and they're executing on both ends of the court.


We keep creating narratives to make them look more fallible than they are. They can get beat, but it's not going to happen because they can't handle the pressure. A poor shooting night or unexpected foul trouble are really going to have to be part of the recipe to take them down. Zion and Barrett appear to be mentally strong, and it sucks for the rest of college basketball.

When they hit 13 threes, they aren't losing. But yes, if they are ice cold, in the tourney, they can definitely be beaten. I just hope we won't be in their half. Meeting before the FF would suck.
 
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TomTraubertsBlues

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The silver lining is that if Duke wins it all, K probably retires. If they lose, it's another year where his supreme recruiting haul didn't end in a title.

The slurping will be intense in the first scenario. But that's why there's an off button for the television.

I doubt he would retire. Why would he? It's like Brady. And Federer. When you are a dinosaur, but still able to beat all the young punks, there is little reason to stop.
 

Son_Of_Saul

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When they hit 13 threes, they aren't losing. But yes, if they are ice cold, in the tourney, they can definitely be beaten. I just hope we won't be in their half. Meeting before the FF would suck.

Wouldn't be the first time a dominant Duke team failed to win it all. 1999, 2002, and 2017 come to mind.

If UK outmaneuvers UT for the #1 seed, I hope the Vols end up in Duke's region. They're a bad matchup for the Dukies.
 
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Wall2Boogie

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When they hit 13 threes, they aren't losing. But yes, if they are ice cold, in the tourney, they can definitely be beaten. I just hope we won't be in their half. Meeting before the FF would suck.
He’s not leaving with that big coming in next yr. it’s funny cause bolden will be back on the bench
 
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jeffbuckies

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Actually no.

But Duke must be winning and you must be thrilled.

Yes, they are easily winning, like some of us said. No, I'm not looking forward to the inevitable walk to the title that dook is going to do. They have the three best players at their positions and a great player in Redish, plus quality reserves.
 

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Duke shot 38.5% from 3 vs Gonzaga neutral site
Duke shot 46.2% from 3 vs Kentucky neutral site
Duke shot 61.9% from 3 vs Virginia on the road
Duke shot 45.8% from 3 vs FSU on the road
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Duke shot 15% from 3 vs Texas Tech neutral site
Duke shot 28% from 3 vs Auburn neutral site

Vs good ranked teams away from Cameron, Duke is stepping up from 3. And even in the two games they didn’t, Duke won.

This Duke team is the best team since 2015, and if they win it all will be considered better than that team.
 
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