Duke was playing for a title against Michigan State on Sunday—or at least, that’s how Coach K’s group approached it JasonJordanSI on a young team that took a big step forward
“We got down and, in the timeout, we said, ‘We can either lay down or turn it up,’” said Banchero, who posted 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the win. “It’s about having heart and just trusting each other.”
Even after Spartans forward Gabe Brown picked up Hauser’s slack in the first half with 14 points, Duke held Brown to just four points in the second half, two of which were on a breakaway slam.It wasn’t a flawless defensive performance; and maybe that’s be expected in a heavyweight bout in March. Duke had small defensive miscues at times on the perimeter, which turned into open looks. Michigan State capitalized, knocking down 11 of 22 for the game—well above their 37% season average.
That bond was birthed last summer on two road trips to the Nike Peach Jam tournament. Banchero, Roach, Trevor Keels, Wendell Moore Jr. and Mark Williams piled into one car to cheer on their old AAU teams and developed a closeness that set the tone for the entire season.
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