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tomegun tosses it out there like they had the best team - i don't buy that. I think U-Conn was more talented. They were the pre-season #1 and were favored in this game.
So this leaves blowing a lead. Duke missed some FTs, as have many teams in the tourney. But I think the biggest factor was Duke lost their only true inside presence right before their lead evaporated. Duke is much easier to defend with Williams on the bench. UConn played good "D" and let a freshman take shots - always an advantage.
U-Conn smoked every team they played in the tournament, except Duke. They have more experience than Duke - Duke plays a senior, accompanied by freshman and sophomores. Connecticut benefitted from having two highly talented juniors as well as a senior guard, a rare thing in college ball these days. Give them their props - they earned every win.
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