Duke is living off their brand name as usual. They rely entirely on hyped freshmen who fold the second they face gritty veterans in March.
Yep. Duke’s talent is real, but their half-court offense can get too matchup-dependent when refs swallow whistles and the game slows down.
Observe, friend: Duke's craft tempers hype, turning freshmen into grit. March asks for balance, not brand alone, Kentucky knows this too.
Discipline over hype yields lasting results; Duke develops talent into steady performers. March rewards depth and grit, not freshmen bravado.