The dream of another national title slipped through Duke’s fingers Saturday night in San Antonio. The Blue Devils held a 14-point lead with just over eight minutes remaining. Then came the turn. Houston mounted a comeback and pulled out a 70–67 win, advancing to face Florida in Monday’s national championship game.
Duke had one last chance but couldn’t get off a clean shot. Just like that, the Blue Devils were out. And the world was left wondering how it happened. But no one seemed more heartbroken than actor and Duke superfan Ken Jeong.
Ken Jeong Left in Disbelief as Blue Devils Fall
March Madness always delivers, but for Jeong, a longtime Duke diehard, this one hit differently. After the game, Jeong said, “This doesn’t even feel real right now.”
That sentiment was understandable. Just a year ago, Duke had knocked Houston out in the Sweet 16. But this time, it was the Cougars with the final word…