Important context. There aren’t many college fans that would choose their fandom over what Duke has done since when took over. 13 months straight of either winning every game or having a double digit lead. Everyone would sign up for that.
Duke has only lost 4 games since 2/11/2025
vs UConn, UNC, Texas Tech, and Houston
Duke had a 2H double digit lead in each of those games
Meaning Duke has either won or had a 2H double digit lead in 54 straight games. And in 71 of their last 72 (blown 8pt lead 2H lead at Clemson)
To Scheyer's point below - isn't it better to have been in a position to win and lost it than to not have been in one at all?
I'm not excusing the blown leads, I just refuse to centralize the blame on Scheyer not coaching this group well enough
If Proctor made FTs vs Houston or Boozer just held the ball, or if Mullins didn't drill a 40 footer, there is no case here
Scheyer has 0% control over those individual events I just described
Duke didn't lose the games on just those plays I get it. There are definitely things I bet he wishes he did differently. BUT I would disagree with someone who said he definitely mismanaged those 2Hs either.
My point here is, Scheyer has been absolutely elite as the head coach of this group. March Madness is March Madness. A perfect storm of events occurred that led to heartbreak for Duke. You need a bit of good fortune to win the tournament. Just ask Florida.
I'm not buying into this narrative that there is a deeper reason why Duke is blowing these double digit leads. I think they just, well, happened. It's basketball.
If Duke blows a 2H double digit lead again next season in the dance, fine I'll revisit