Elite: Duke Blue Devils SURVIVE St. John's, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Foster Ignite UConn Battle

The Locked On ACC podcast recaps Duke's hard-fought victory over St. John's in the Sweet 16, highlighting the Blue Devils' resilience and key performances from Cameron Boozer, Isaiah Evans, and the surprising return of Caleb Foster after a broken foot. Foster’s 11 points in the second half off the bench proved pivotal, reinforcing Duke’s depth and toughness. The hosts praise St. John's effort under Rick Pitino, calling them a scrappy, well-coached team that pushed Duke to the limit, even hitting 13 three-pointers. Despite the challenge, Duke’s dominance in rebounding, paint scoring, and overall execution secured their spot in the Elite Eight. The episode then shifts focus to Duke’s upcoming matchup against UConn, with both hosts analyzing the betting odds and the broader narrative of 'Cinderella' teams in today’s tournament. They dismiss Iowa’s Elite Eight run as not truly a Cinderella story due to their high seed, conference prominence, and national recognition, arguing that modern college basketball lacks genuine underdogs. The hosts express cautious optimism for Duke but suggest betting on UConn +5.5 as a potential value play, given UConn’s own strong run and past battles with tough opponents like Furman.