DURHAM, N.C. — Long before the 2021-22 season even began, Duke associate head coach Jon Scheyer said escaping the emotions of a farewell tour for coach Mike Krzyzewski would be virtually impossible for all the players on this year’s roster.
“When you’re trying to do something to the best of your ability, you have to naturally feel something,” said Scheyer, the heir to Coach K at Duke upon his retirement. “This season is emotional. That emotion is important to fuel this year’s team.”
It’s safe to say the euphoria on display Saturday to honor Krzyzewski backfired in epic fashion for a nightmarish ending against archrival North Carolina – the team’s first double-digit loss all season. Duke lost by more to UNC (13 points) than the margin of its previous four losses combine (nine points total).
The Blue Devils (26-5, 16-4 ACC) had been surging before the setback – having won seven consecutive games, including three on the road. And they hammered this same UNC team by 20 points a…
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