Duke Basketball's Late Turnovers Sealed Their Fate vs. Kentucky

Locked On Blue Devils - Daily Podcast On Duke Blue Devils Football & Basketball

JJ Jackson chats with Kevin Connelly of Ball Durham about the Duke Basketball tough defeat against the Kentucky Wildcats, losing 77-72 in the Champions Classic. Despite leading by nine at halftime, Duke's poor shooting and late turnovers, particularly by Cooper Flagg, shifted the game's momentum. Flagg's impressive 26 points and 12 rebounds were overshadowed by crucial mistakes in the final minutes. The episode explores how Kentucky's new coach, Mark Pope, outmaneuvered Duke's Jon Scheyer with strategic second-half adjustments. Injury concerns for Duke, with Sion James and Khaman Maluach leaving the game, add to the team's challenges. As Duke prepares for upcoming non-conference battles against Arizona, Kansas, and Auburn, the discussion highlights the importance of resilience and strategic planning. Tune in to uncover the key factors behind Duke's loss and the strategies they need to adopt for future success.

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The Locked On Blue Devils Podcast with host JJ Jackson is a daily show that brings you the latest news & headlines from Duke Blue Devils Athletics. Every day, we will discuss the biggest stories from Duke Basketball and Football and feature special guests including athletes, coaches and insiders for an in-depth look. Locked On Blue Devils is a part of the Locked On Podcast Network.

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