There's no defending a team after such a choke job, but Duke does have one legitimate gripe with the refs.
Houston rallies to beat Duke 70-67 in Final Four, advances to face Florida for NCAA title
Duke made a grand total of one field goal over the last 10 1/2 minutes of this game. Their last attempt was a desperation heave by Tyrese Proctor that caught nothing at the buzzer.
Florida and Houston advance to Monday’s title game
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007. The All-America guard for the Gators (35-4) had a driving layup with 2:24 left, on the possession right after Australian big man Alex Condon drew a charge against Johni Broome, the other All-America player in this national semifinal — and who was dealing with an injured right elbow.
Houston stuns Duke with furious rally at Final Four to reach title game of March Madness
Houston secured the second spot in the NCAA men's tournament title game with a furious rally to defeat Duke. The Cougars will face Florida on Monday.
Houston beats Duke 70-67 in the Final Four to advance to play Florida in the NCAA Tournament championship game
Houston beats Duke 70-67 in the Final Four to advance to play Florida in the NCAA Tournament championship game.
Final Four: Houston stuns Duke in dramatic finish, advances to national title game against Florida
Duke appeared to be in control in the game's final two minutes. But Houston's pressure defense and 3-point shooting sparked a stunning late rally to beat the Blue Devils.
Who is No. 9 for Duke basketball? Meet Khaman Maluach, Blue Devils’ star 7-2 center
Who is No. 9 for Duke basketball? Meet Khaman Maluach, the Blue Devils' star 7-2 center from Rumbek, South Sudan.
Final Four: With Walter Clayton Jr. leading the way, Florida can beat anybody
Auburn seemed to be in charge early on Saturday, but Clayton simply wouldn't allow the Gators to lose in a 34-point tour de force performance. It's becoming a theme this NCAA tournament.
Mike Krzyzewski age: What to know of Coach K, former Duke coach, at Final Four
How old is Coach K? Here's everything to know about Mike Krzyzewski, the former Duke basketball coach attending the Blue Devils' Final Four trip:
Cooper Flagg points tonight: Final Four stats for Duke star vs. Houston
Duke star Cooper Flagg again had a big game vs. Houston despite a heartbreaking loss. Here is how many points and other stats he had Saturday.
Joseph Tugler injury update: Houston F turns ankle, returns to game vs. Duke
Houston's Joseph Tugler appeared to tweak his ankle against Duke on Saturday. Here's the latest injury update for the star defender:
Walter Clayton Jr. fuels Florida comeback to top Auburn, advance to title game
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and former Big 12 Player of the Year Marcus Morris Sr. react to the Gators’ 79-73 victory over the Tigers to move on to the national championship game for the first time since 2007.
Charles Barkley can’t hide disappointment of Auburn’s Final Four loss to Florida
Watch some of the pained expressions of Charles Barkley, who couldn't hide his disappointment during Auburn's Final Four loss to Florida
Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in 79-73 victory over SEC rival Auburn
Florida beat rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007.
Florida’ Clayton delivers again to outduel Auburn’s Broome in Final Four matchup of All-Americans
Two All-Americans, one chance to get their team a chance to win a national championship. Clayton scored 34 points to outduel Auburn's Johni Broome as the Gators beat the Tigers 79-73 on Saturday night at the Final Four.