Duke men's basketball's poor free throw shooting proves costly with season on the line
By Winston Lindqwister | March 31, 2019With the season quite literally coming down to the line, Duke ultimately came up short.
With the season quite literally coming down to the line, Duke ultimately came up short.
The Blue Devils could not get anything out of their bench, allowing the Spartans to takeover late in the game.
Duke had too many fouls to give, and Cassius Winston dribbled the last few seconds out.
The Blue Devils and Spartans have kept the contest tight in the first half.
Will Marques Bolden be able to feast against the Spartans?
Duke will play Michigan State with a chance to clinch a Final Four appearance.
Duke has enjoyed plenty of success against Michigan State in the last two decades since Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo took over in East Lansing.
The Blue Devils will have a short turnaround against Michigan State after squeaking past Virginia Tech in the Sweet 16.
For both Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Izzo, there are few relationships more important than the one they share with their floor general.
Head coach Mike Krzyzewski called Reddish a "game-time decision" against the Spartans.
Duke avenged its regular season loss to the Hokies, staying alive for another day in the NCAA tournament.
The basketball gods are on speed dial for the Blue Devils. How else can you explain two unexplainable point-blank misses?
When Duke last faced Virginia Tech, Barrett had to be the driver to carry the Blue Devils offense without Williamson.
The Blue Devils and Hokies are in a tight Sweet 16 battle.
Cam Reddish was replaced by Alex O'Connell after the freshman could not go due to a knee injury.
The Blue Zone gives you three keys on how the Blue Devils can reach the halfway point to a championship.
When Duke needs a clutch shot, it has looked to Reddish several times this season, and the freshman has consistently delivered.
To survive and advance, the Blue Devils must limit turnovers and use their size to their advantage and dominate the glass.
Just when you thought Duke's season was over, the Blue Devils stormed back once more to stun Central Florida and move on to the Sweet 16.
Jordan Goldwire's swarming defense will be important against the Hokies.