Friday, March 27, 2015

Duke Elite Eight Facts

Duke defeated Utah 63-57 to advance to the Elite Eight

Duke is in their 20th Elite Eight and their first since 2013.

Duke is 15-4 in their 19 previous Elite Eights.  Their winning percentage is the second best for teams that have been to at least 10 Elite Eights behind UCLA at 18-4.
  • Lost to New York 74-59 in 1960
  • Defeated St. Joseph's 73-59 in 1963
  • Defeated Connecticut 101-54 in 1964
  • Defeated Syracuse 91-81 in 1966
  • Defeated Villanova 90-72 in 1978
  • Lost to Purdue 68-60 in 1980
  • Defeated Navy 71-50 in 1986
  • Defeated Temple 63-53 in 1988
  • Defeated Georgetown 85-77 in 1989
  • Defeated Connecticut 79-78 in 1990
  • Defeated St. John's 78-61 in 1991
  • Defeated Kentucky 104-103 in 1992 in OT
  • Defeated Purdue 69-60 in 1994
  • Lost to Kentucky 86-84 in 1998
  • Defeated Temple 85-64 in 1999
  • Defeated Southern Cal 79-69 in 2001
  • Defeated Xavier 66-63 in 2004
  • Defeated Baylor 78-71 in 2010
  • Lost to Louisville 85-93 in 2013
Duke's Elite Eight appearance is Mike Krzyzewski's 14th.  He is one behind Adolph Rupp and Dean Smith for the most all-time.

Duke is the third ACC team to advance to the Elite Eight.  It is the third straight year that there has been a conference with three teams in the Elite Eight.  The Big Ten had 3 in 2014 and the Big East had 3 in 2013.  The last time the ACC had three teams in the Elite Eight was 1985.

Duke is the third #1 seed to advance to the Elite Eight.  It is the first time since 2012 that at least 3 #1 seeds have advanced to the Elite Eight.

Duke's Elite Eight marks a return for the state of North Carolina to the Elite Eight.  Last year, no team from the state of North Carolina was in the Elite Eight for the first time in 8 years.

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