Duke Is Still a Work in Progress-and That’s the Scary Part
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Duke, the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, advanced to the Sweet 16 with an 81-58 win over No. 9 TCU despite ongoing team injuries and inconsistent play.
- Coach Jon Scheyer emphasized the team's evolving nature and defensive identity, noting that while Duke showed defensive consistency in the second half, they have yet to sustain it for a full game in the tournament.
- Injuries to key players Pat Ngongba II and Caleb Foster have limited practice time and rotations, but Duke's strong defensive efficiency and second-half adjustments helped them overcome challenges posed by TCU's physical defense.
- Cameron Boozer led Duke with 19 points and 11 rebounds, benefiting from improved ball
