Duke Blue Devils' Tough NCAA Tournament Path

0:00On March 16, Duke Blue Devils earned the number-one overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and start their run for a six national title against 16C Ciena on Friday at 2.50pm Eastern time. The bracket drew quick criticism after dropping Sunday night, with many calling Duke's path to the final four. The toughest among top seeds, even as. The top team overall. Fans and analysts worry about two key starters out with foot injuries. Dothmore Center Patrick Ngongba and Junior Guard Kayla Foster, who both missed. The ACC Tournament entirely. Duke still claimed that conference crown without them, but now eyes turned to three stand-out stepping up big, like star-forward Cameron Booser. Dominating on both ends, his brother Caden handling back court duties, and forward Malik Brown anchoring the defense. If these guys keep producing at a high level through injuries and a brutal bracket, the Blue Devils could cut down the nets in Houston, come April.