Duke, Final Four and Florida
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The Fayetteville Observer |
Following a national-championship run by Walter Clayton Jr. and the Gators, it’s time to take an early look at what could be in store for the 2025-26 season, which begins in early November.
CBSSports.com |
Florida roared back from a 12-point deficit to stun Houston and claim the program's first national championship since 2007 on Monday night, 65-63.
ESPN |
Florida's comeback victory over Houston in Monday night's NCAA title game was the most-watched men's championship game in six years.
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Duke is making its 18th Final Four appearance, tying for the second most in March ... Their last national title game appearance and win both came in 2015. Florida is in the national semifinals for the sixth time, with its last appearance coming in 2014.
3don MSN
For 30 minutes on Saturday, Duke looked well on its way to the national title game and a chance to cap Cooper Flagg's historic freshman season with a championship. But Houston had other ideas. It reeled off a 10-0 run late in the second half to cut a 59-45 deficit to four points.
In an NCAA Tournament classic, Houston produced a stunning late-game comeback to defeat Duke 70-67 Saturday night.
Coaches who saw the 2025 Final Four teams this season get into the nitty-gritty details of what makes them good and how to beat them.
After two thrilling Final Four games, we have our national championship matchup. Houston will meet Florida on Monday for the title.
4don MSN
Here's a look at the youngest coaches to make a Final Four since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985:
The academy gives young, promising players access to experienced college and pro coaches who help refine their skills on and off the floor.
Flagg, the presumptive 2025 No. 1 NBA draft pick, missed a fadeaway jumper on the next possession. The Cougars closed it out from there to escape with a 70-67 win, sealing the most devastating meltdown in March Madness history.