There are no tricks behind Saint Peter’s crazy run to the Elite Eight. It might just be playing hard, having strong defense and “we love each other.”
Author: Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY
Peacocks among 10 most surprising Cinderellas all-time of men’s NCAA Tournament
Saint Peter’s is the latest team to earn the title of America’s darling. Who do the Peacocks join among the biggest underdog stories in March?
No. 8 North Carolina, Caleb Love shut down No. 4 UCLA, join Duke in Elite Eight
The Tar Heels’ win sets up the potential for a meeting with Duke and Coach K in the Final Four in New Orleans.
Saint Peter’s embodies wackiness and uncertainty of this NCAA Tournament | Opinion
This year’s Final Four will consist of some of the biggest names in the sport’s history. And some surprises if the past week has taught us anything.
No. 15 Saint Peter’s stuns No. 3 Purdue, becomes lowest seed to advance to Elite Eight
That makes Saint Peter’s the first No. 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight and continues one of the most engrossing and unforeseen postseason runs ever.
Sweet 16 winners, losers: Razorbacks save SEC’s bacon, Coach K survives, Gonzaga falls apart
No. 1 Gonzaga suffers yet another failed run into March, while coach Mike Krzyzewski and No. 2 Duke pull off a late escape against No. 3 Texas Tech.
Is Duke on verge of special run? Blue Devils no longer living on borrowed time
This young, inexperienced team has same flaws as before March, but its tenacity and heart in a comeback win against Michigan State show possibility.
Duke repels Michigan State as Mike Krzyzewski punches ticket to 26th Sweet 16
No. 2 Duke beat No. 7 Michigan State 85-76 behind a game-high 19 points from star freshman forward Paolo Banchero.
Coach K’s legacy beyond Duke includes a coaching tree that is still growing
Mike Krzyzewski’s coaching career has impacted more than just the Duke program. His coaching tree stretches far and wide in college hoops and the NBA.
Duke has the talent to make a title run for Coach K, but inexperience remains the wild card
With a roster this young, every NCAA Tournament game could bring Duke closer to matching the full potential of Mike Krzyzewski’s final team.