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Duke Faces UConn in Elite Eight Showdown

3/29/2026

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  • Duke University Blue Devils will face the University of Connecticut Huskies in the Elite Eight.
  • The Huskies have six national titles, while the Blue Devils have five.
  • UConn's success spans three coaching regimes, and Duke's Jon Scheyer aims to win without Mike Krzyzewski.
  • Since the 1990-91 season, Duke has the most wins (1,026) and 10 Final Four appearances, while UConn has rebounded since returning to the Big East.