Duke vs St. John's: Scheyer's Strategy vs Pitino's Grit

0:00On March 26, top-seated Duke faces fifth-seated St. John's in the sweet 16, as the Blue Devils chase a third-straight Elite 8 undercoach. John Shayer St. John's, led by Rick Patino, reached this round for the first time since 1999. Fans nationwide see the red storm as a prime upset thread, given Duke's uneven play so far in the tournament. Duke snagged the number one overall seed, thanks to Shire's brutal, non-conference slate, facing five ranked teams and winning four of those. Over the full regular season, they battled 13 ranked foes, posting an 11-2 mark against the top 25, the best record in the burst, country. Patino praised Shire's approach, calling it the toughest schedule he's ever seen, which is tough in Duke's young stars for March Madness. That preparation shows in their dominance, finishing number one in the net rankings. Duke boasts 17 Quadrant 1 wins, tied for the national lead, plus a 17-2 record in those

1:00Elite games, and a perfect 15-0 at home. Their road mark stands at 10-1, proving they thrive under pressure. This clash highlights how Shire's strategy keeps Duke primed, setting up a tense battle where St. John's grit could shake things up Friday night.