NYT writes “as change comes to the N.C.A.A. tournament as this generation has known it, this game that perhaps ended an era may be the best one of it.”
In my mind, the key play was when Butler forced Duke to inbound with one second left on the shot clock and the Devils were able to convert on a Kyle Singler tip-in. That turned out to be the difference in the game.
For what it’s worth, my couch partner —– normally a disinterested bystander who was sucked in by the hype —- says CBS’ Jim Nantz was rooting for Dook.
Update: Meck Deck says if NC State admin had two brain cells to rub together, they’d fire Sid Lowe by noon and offer Brad Stevens whatever he wanted to come to Cow College.”
Except for the speed, the muscle and the tenacious defense, Butler’s style of play reminded me of the Wolfpack under Herb Sendek.
