Duke Basketball Must Take 'Collective Responsibility' for Early Loss

Duke basketball never led against the No. 5-ranked Michigan State Spartans in the No. 2 Blue Devils' eventual 79-73 loss at the Champions Classic in Chicago's United Center on Tuesday night. Prior to that outing, the last time one of Jon Scheyer's squads failed to hold a lead against an opponent was on March 9, 2024, when the 2023-24 team fell to the archrival UNC Tar Heels at home, 84-79.

Not much went right for Duke versus Michigan State. The Blue Devils were unable to sustain any considerable momentum when trying to climb back from their deficits throughout the contest. As a group, they left themselves with little hope of emerging victorious by shooting a dismal 20-for-60 from the field…