Duke's Heartbreaking Loss to UConn

0:00Duke's Elite 8 clash with Yukon ended in Harbreak after blowing a 19-point lead. With just six seconds left of March 29th, freshman Kate and Boosers inbound pass got picked off, setting up Braylon Mullins for the game-winning shot that punched Yukon's ticket to the final four. The Blue Devils led by 15 at half-time, but things unraveled in the second half as Yukon mounted a massive comeback. During the final time out, Coach John Shire warned the team about the trap defense and stressed handling the ball strong. 18-year-old Booser owned the mistake right after. Tears in his eyes, saying it cost their season and they lost their edge. Still, he praised the squad, calling it the best basketball time of his life, especially sharing it with twin brother Cameron, who's eyeing the NBA. Draft Spotlight Shire, a Duke alum himself, was gutted, apologizing to his players and admitting they just needed to secure the ball in that clutch moment. The twins are sons of ex-Dukestar and NBA vet Carlos Booser, carrying that family legacy.

1:05Now Yukon rolls into the final four in Indianapolis to face Illinois on April 4th, while Michigan takes on Arizona in the other semi. Dukes run in tough, but they built something special this year. Local news, powered by AI. This is Durham News Today.