Duke is Duked
Duke Is Duked
Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski has a Wooden-esque nine Final Four appearances and three national championships in 22 seasons, but here are his not-so-elite eight NCAA tournament moments--including Thursday’s stunning 74-73 loss to Indiana:
1987
Round of 16, Midwest Regional
No. 1 Indiana 88, No. 5 Duke 82
* Krzyzewski didn’t enjoy going against mentor Bob Knight.
1993
Second Round, Midwest Regional
No. 6 California 82, No. 3 Duke 77
* A year after winning a second consecutive national championship, the Blue Devils are unceremoniously bounced from the tournament by Jason Kidd and Co.
1996
First Round, Southeast Regional
No. 9 Eastern Mich. 75, No. 8 Duke 60
* The Blue Devils, coming off an 13-18 season, and Krzyzewski, coming off back surgery, were both on the mend, giving Eastern Michigan’s little big man (and future Clipper) Earl Boykins a chance to slice and dice his way to 23 points.
1997
Second Round, Southeast Regional
No. 10 Providence 98, No. 2 Duke 87
* The Blue Devils seemed to be rounding back into national-power form, but in this game the power was with Austin Croshere and the Friars.
1998
Round of Eight, South Regional
No. 2 Kentucky 86, No. 1 Duke 84
* The Wildcats get some revenge for Christian Laettner’s game-winning shot at the buzzer in 1992 East Regional final, overcoming a 18-point deficit.
1999
National championship game
Connecticut 77, Duke 74
* More payback by a Blue Devil opponent for a Laettner game-winning shot (1990 East Regional final). Richard Hamilton lets ‘er rip for 27 points as Huskies prevent Duke from finishing with the most victories in an NCAA Division I season.
2000
Round of 16, East Regional
No. 5 Florida 87, No. 1 Duke 78
* The Blue Devils learn what power of the press is all about, wilting under Florida’s full-court pressure.
2002
Round of 16, South Regional
No. 5 Indiana 74, No. 1 Duke 73
* Blue Devils’ stunning loss has movie studios scrambling to be first in line for “Hoosiers II.”
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Jim Rhode
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