Duke came dangerously close to a historic upset in the opening round of March Madness, rallying from 13 points down to seal a 71-65 win over No. 16-seed Siena. The Blue Devils took control for good in the final five minutes, keeping their championship hopes alive.

In a momentous weekend clash, the Duke Blue Devils secured a pivotal victory over the Michigan Wolverines, enhancing their growing reputation this season. This triumph was initially forecast on the Duke Blue Devils Insider Podcast, where experts anticipated the magnitude of Duke’s standout performance.

In a revealing assessment, Duke Blue Devils’ defensive coordinator Jonathan Patke offers his thoughts on how his unit performed against Virginia. He shares key insights into the team’s strengths and areas for improvement.