Duke And UConn Are Ready To Rumble Again

TL;DR

Duke and UConn are set for a rematch following their intense Elite Eight game in March, where UConn triumphed with a last-second shot. Duke faced challenges with injured players, including Cameron Boozer.

Key points

Duke and UConn are set for a rematch.
UConn won the Elite Eight game in March 2026.
Braylon Mullin made a last-second shot for UConn.
Duke had injuries affecting their lineup.
Cameron Boozer played with a fractured orbital socket.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Dame Sarr #7 of the Duke Blue Devils shoots the ball against the UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Duke and UConn had an epic Elite Eight matchup in March that UConn won on a brilliant last-second shot by Braylon Mullin.

Duke was playing with two starters coming off the bench due to foot injuries, and Cameron Boozer playing with a fractured orbital socket.

But the Huskies showed a lot of heart and earned the victory.

During the Mike Krzyzewski era, Coach K frequently tried to schedule teams that Duke had lost to recently, and it looks like Jon Scheyer may continue it, as Duke and UConn will apparently square off the night before Thanksgiving.

Kudos to both coaches for getting this done. It should be a great game, again.

Q&A

What happened in the Duke vs UConn Elite Eight game in March 2026?

UConn won the Elite Eight matchup against Duke with a last-second shot by Braylon Mullin.

How did injuries affect Duke's performance against UConn?

Duke played with two starters off the bench due to foot injuries, and Cameron Boozer was competing with a fractured orbital socket.

When is the next Duke vs UConn basketball game?

The next matchup between Duke and UConn is scheduled for Thanksgiving Eve.