Duke Defeated by MSU 79-73, Sky falling or a One Off? My Thoughts

There were concerning things about Duke’s 6-point loss to Michigan State 79-73, but there were some areas to be excited about as well. Obviously the performance wasn’t what we are used to when we watch Duke Basketball, but honestly, I’ve been a little more reticent than most who follow and cover this team to believe the hype. I’ve mentioned in several tweets during the offseason that it all feels a bit like a media narrative more so than anything based on what we can actually see, hear, smell,

touch, or taste. I don’t say that to discount the job the staff has done to build a roster; it looks to be and I think will be a great Duke season, but the glaze has felt very manufactured and a bit icky. Part of me thinks Jon Scheyer feels similarly.