Duke solidified its case for a top seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament by defeating the top-ranked Michigan Wolverines 68-63 on Saturday night. This victory, witnessed by an engaged audience at Capital One Arena in Washington, ended Michigan”s impressive 11-game winning streak.
Freshman standout Cameron Boozer played a pivotal role in the Blue Devils” performance. Following the game, head coach Jon Scheyer expressed gratitude for the experience, referring to it as a “tournament environment” that will benefit the team moving forward.
Earlier on Saturday, Duke was projected to be a No. 1 seed in the East region for the NCAA Tournament, which is set to take place in less than five weeks. If the Blue Devils continue their strong performance, they could return to the nation”s capital for the East Regional games.
In the realm of sports, other significant events unfolded over the weekend, including Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo”s historic performance at the Winter Olympics, where he achieved a perfect sweep in men”s cross-country skiing, and the tragic news of NFL receiver Rondale Moore”s passing at the age of 25.
As the NCAA Tournament approaches, the focus will now shift to the final preparations and seeding updates for teams across the nation. Selection Sunday is set for March 15, 2024, with the Final Four scheduled to take place in Indianapolis.
