Duke beats Gonzaga: What we learned from Friday's elite-level college basketball showcase
Duke took down No. 1 Gonzaga 84-81 in a championship-caliber top-5 matchup in Las Vegas on Friday night. Here's everything we learned.
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2021-22 WCC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 8-0 |
| BYU | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
Top Performers 2021-22
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game90.05th
Rebounds Per Game40.950th
Assists Per Game19.411th
Points Allowed63.6
2022 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Huff | PF | Committed | 81 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 39-23 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 23 |