What Started As 19 Point Lead Turned Into 76-74 Win For Duke Tuesday Over Wake Forest With Without Services Of Mike Krzyzewski With Services Of Associate Head Coach, Future Head Coach Jon Scheyer
What started as 19 point lead turned into 76-74 win for Duke over Wake Forest Tuesday with without the services of Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski with the services of Associate Head Coach, Future Head Coach Jon Scheyer.
Why?
Because Mike Krzyzewski coached the first half after not feeling well while Jon Scheyer coached the second half from Mike Krzyzewski usual chair that will become his usual chair during the 2022-2023 season in first season as Head Coach of the Duke Men’s Basketball Program.
Though, Duke won 76-74 win over Wake Forest Wake Forest clawed its way back from a 19-point deficit to tie the game on a pair of Alondes Williams free throws, Duke (22-4, 12-3 ACC) had 17 seconds to attempt a winner. Duke got the ball in the hands of freshman Paolo Banchero, who drove the lane and laid the ball high off the glass. His try glazed off the rim and was quickly hammered home by Mark Williams, and the basket was ruled good after a lengthy review as goaltending was called on the floor.
“according to an article on goduke.com”
Wendell Moore Jr. had this to say about Duke’s 76-74 win over Wake Forest!
It was just really our will to win”,If you looked into our huddle , no matter how big of a run they went on everybody’s face in the huddle we new we were not going to lose this game. ‘‘
Jon Scheyer had this to say to say about the health of Mike Krzyzewski!
Clearly coach wasn’t himself he wasn’t right. After the game Jon Scheyer had this to say about Mike Krzyzewski!
First and foremost we were concerned about coach and his health . Coach is doing much better . He’s in a much better place.”
Associate Head Coach, Future Head Coach Jon Scheyer wasn’t the only one to comment on Mike Krzyzewski after Duke’s 76-74 win over Wake Forest as Paolo Banchero did as well by saying. He’s one of the toughest guys I know . He came and gave us a talk , just like he would have been if he was coaching.
“according to Stephen Wiseman’s article on newsobserver.com”
Duke is now going to prepare to host Florida State for rematch in Durham Saturday night.
In the first match up in Tallahassee Florida on January 18, 2022 the story was about losses for then 6th ranked Duke. The loss of Trevor Keels because of injury!
The overtime 79-78 loss to Florida State in Tallahassee!
Trevor Keels injured his calf of his right leg.
With 10:11 to go in regulation Trevor Keels right leg twisted awkwardly in a pileup of players after he fouled Jalen Warley who like Trevor Keels is a guard and wears number 1 just like Trevor Keels. Trevor Keels was helped off the hardwood by Mike Krzyzewski , trainer Jose Fonseca before being taken back to the Duke locker room and did not return to the game.
Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski who was honored by Florida State, their Head Coach Leonard Hamilton before the game tipped off with a pregame ceremony with Mike Krzyzewski, Leonard Hamilton shaking hands that included a standing ovation from the sold crowd in Tallahassee announcing donation to the Emily K Center because Tuesday night was Mike Krzyzewski’s final trip to Tallahassee because he is retiring after the season is over had this to say about Trevor Keels injury. It’s not a knee it’s a calf injury but we don’t know the extent of it.
Trevor Keels teammate Wendell Moore Jr. had this to say about his injury!
He’s one of our main ball handlers . He’s one of our best on ball defenders so he brings a lot to us. Not having him , everybody has to step up. I think some of the guys did a pretty good job tonight in his absence.
“according to Stephen Wiseman’s article on newsobserver.com”
In Duke’s 78-79 loss to Florida State No. 6 Duke came back from a nine-point deficit with under seven minutes left in the second half to force overtime, but a Wendell Moore Jr., attempt in the final seconds was blocked as the Blue Devils fell at Florida State, 79-78, Tuesday night at the Tucker Center.
After a Caleb Mills jumper put the Seminoles ahead 59-50 at the 6:52 mark, Duke went on a 17-6 run capped off by a dunk from sophomore Mark Williamswith 30 seconds left to reclaim a two-point advantage. Following a Florida State timeout, RayQuan Evans drove the lane and got the ball to drop high off the window and in as the final seconds ticked off, sending the game to an extra period.
The overtime period featured seven lead changes, and Duke (14-3, 4-2 ACC) held a 78-77 lead with 36 seconds left thanks to a pair of free throws by freshman Paolo Banchero, who finished with a game-high 20 points. Evans was able to draw a foul on the next FSU possession and sank two free throws of his own to put the Seminoles back on top with 12 seconds remaining. Moore received the inbounds pass and pushed the ball down the court, finding an opening in the lane. He attempted a potential game-winning floater, but it was rejected by John Butler and the ball rolled towards midcourt as the buzzer sounded.
The loss marks the second in four games for the Blue Devils, who will return to Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday for a noon matchup with Syracuse. Williams recorded 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting with seven rebounds, while Moore added 13 points and four boards. Banchero brought down 12 rebounds to go with his 20-point effort, giving him his third double-double of the season.
Mills netted a team-high 18 points for the Seminoles (11-5, 5-2 ACC). Butler added 14 on 5-of-8 shooting, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Florida State outrebounded Duke by a 42-37 margin, highlighted by 19 offensive boards that yielded 12 second-chance points.
“according to an article on goduke.com”
Tip off is set for 6:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN!