CHOKE: Duke Blue Devils SHOCK as Cayden Boozer's Turnover COLLAPSES 19-Point NCAA Tournament Lead

The Locked On ACC podcast delivers a scathing analysis of Duke Blue Devils' historic 19-point NCAA tournament collapse against UConn, calling it one of the most dramatic choke jobs in March Madness history. Hosts Alex Dono and Kenton Gibbs dissect the game’s turning point—Cayden Boozer’s final-second turnover—while arguing it was the culmination of a systemic failure across Duke’s team, coaching, and mindset. They criticize head coach Jon Scheyer for failing to adjust defensively and maintain intensity after building a massive lead, contrasting his inaction with UConn’s relentless comeback led by coach Dan Hurley, whom they liken to a horror movie villain. The episode also explores broader implications, including the turbulent offseason in the ACC Triangle, with UNC’s Hubert Davis fired after a similar collapse, NC State’s Will Wade departing under controversy, and Clemson’s quarterback uncertainty despite a strong spring game. The hosts emphasize that while individual mistakes were visible, the real issue lies in coaching decisions, team complacency, and the high stakes of tournament basketball where talent alone isn’t enough.