Finally, the game we've all been waiting for. Every D1 basketball player's dream. The ultimate make-or-break for everybody's bracket. The March Madness NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game. This year's game took place in Indianapolis at the Lucas Oil Stadium. The Duke Blue Devils vs. the Wisconsin Badgers. Going into this game, Duke was projected to win under the leadership of the famous Coach K. (Krzyzewski) Coach K has been coaching as Duke since 1980. Growing up watching him take his team to the sweet sixteen year after year, he is truly an inspiration and idol to basketball players across the board. While Duke's head coach is somewhat of a legend, he still had his work cut out for him when he faced Coach Ryan in his 31st season coaching the Badgers Men's team. With countless coach of the year awards, national championships, final four, sweet sixteen etc...Coach Ryan is that of a legend as well. These two big shots couldn't have made it this far without their phenomenal players. Each team put u an impressive, yet extremely equal fight in the first half ending tied 31-31. The only difference being, Wisconsin had an embarrassing two turnovers (can't have that at this level!) and Duke gave up several easy buckets! Going strong after the first, Wisconsin's Giant center, Frank Kaminsky, averaging 8 rebounds and 19 ppg, he opened up the second half with two baskets off the bat. Putting Wisconsin in the lead. Coming off of the first time-out in the second half, the real game changer was Duke's starting freshman point guard, Tyus Jones. Jones pulled out an impressive number of assists, steals, 3 p%, and FG%. In the End, the talent of Jones and his fellow freshman starters were stronger than that of the Badgers.
Jones was ultimately named, "Player of the Game". He's now committed to the NBA draft which will take place in June. His teammates accompanying him will be, Jahlil Okafor Justise Winslow along with Wisconsin players Sam Dekker, and Frank Kaminsky.
Big congratulations to both of these teams and their honors this season. They're truly an inspiration to all athletes across the nation and good luck to them in their future careers, wherever it may take them!
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