By Josh Evans - If you read many of the expert’s predictions for the Battle of Atlantis, you would have found the majority picking Louisville over Duke in the final game. I saw a few Duke Picks, but they were definitely few and far between. Well, Louisville and Duke both advanced to the title game which would be one of the biggest games of the non conference season. #2 Louisville vs. #5 Duke. Louisville is known for its defense and fast perimeter players. Duke is known for…Well, we are still learning what they are known for. Duke has honestly not been in many national contender conversations through the off season. Now the season has begun, and they have already beaten #2 Louisville, #3 UK, Minnesota, and VCU, and host Ohio State this Wednesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium in the annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Duke has now shown the nation why it should be considered elite and in the national title conversation.
Duke has leadership and maturity - That was evident in the tournament...
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