Duke took the next step in the seasonlong quest Saturday night, knocking off No. 2 Alabama 85-65 to advance to next week’s national semifinal in Texas.
The Blue Devils advanced to the first Final Four since coach Jon Scheyer took over in 2022, their 18th overall, and will face the winner of Sunday’s Houston vs. Tennessee regional final. It’s one step further than last season, when they lost to NC State in the Elite Eight.