Husky ReView: Duke (3/29/26) - Elite 8 Instant Classic - Last 5 Minutes Breakdown

Possession by possession breakdown of the last 5 minutes of UConn vs. Duke
By Brian Kervick
March 30, 2026
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After an epic game and comeback like that, there’s only one option. I have to do a running diary breaking down every play at the end of the game.

We begin with 5:00 to go - 67-58, Duke by 9. UConn ball.

4:48 - Ball makes short floater (Reed assist), 60-67.

UConn runs a cross screen designed to free Reed coming across the lane, Duke knows it’s coming so Cayden helps deny the angle.

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