1 Seed Duke, 1 Seed Houston Are Opposing Each Other Saturday Night In Final Four With Berth To National Championship Game At Stake

1 seed Duke, 1 seed Houston are opposing each other Saturday night in Final Four with berth to National Championship game at stake.

To play winner of who?

1 seed Florida 1 seed Auburn!

When?

Monday night in San Antonio!

1 seed Duke is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference!

1 seed Houston is a member of the Big 12 Conference!

1 seed Duke won the East Region!

1 seed Houston won the Midwest Region!

Duke comes into the Final Four with record of 35-3 is on a 15 game winning streak because In Elite 8 Saturday Alabama was defended by Duke in Duke’s 85-65 where they held Alabama as a team to 35.4 % shooting following making 25 three pointers where they were 25-51 when opposing Brigham Young who did not guard Alabama.

When opposing Duke Alabama shot 25 % on 3 pointers!Mark Sears was 2-12 on field goals , 1-5 on 3 pointers to go along with 6 assists, 6 points following scoring 34 points when Alabama opposed BYU in the Sweet 16 while only three players scored in double figures. Grant Nelson was 5-10 on field goals , 0-2 on 3 pointers to go along with 7 rebounds, 1 assists , 10 points. Labaron Philon was 4-9 on field goals , 3-6 on 3 pointers to go along 5 rebounds , 3 assists, 16 points , Chris Youngblood was 4-9 on field goals like Labaron Philon was 1-5 on 3 pointers to go along 4 rebounds , 1 assists , 10 points. Alabama’s horrid shooting performance against Duke came following advancing from the sweet 16 to Elite 8 following Alabama scored 113 points shot 53 % on field goals , 49 % on 3 pointers was 25-51 on 3 pointers because BYU wasn’t defending them on Thursday when Alabama’s best player Mark Sears was 11-18 on field goals , 10-16 on 3 pointers , 2-2 on free throws to go along 3 rebounds, 8 assists , 3 steals 34 points. Laparon Philon was 2-3 on field goals , 2-3 on 3 pointers to along with 8 points. Chris Youngblood was 6-12 on field goals , 5-11 on 3 pointers to go along 3 rebounds 19 points . Aden Holloway was 7-14 on field goals , 6-13 on 3 pointers to go along with 2 rebounds , 3 assists, 23 points.

In Elite 8 Saturday Alabama was defended by Duke was held as a team to 35.4 % shooting , 25 % on 3 pointers.

Mark Sears was 2-12 on field goals , 1-5 on 3 pointers to go along with 6 assists, 6 points following scoring 34 points when Alabama opposed BYU in the Sweet 16 while only three players scored in double figures. Grant Nelson was 5-10 on field goals , 0-2 on 3 pointers to go along with 7 rebounds, 1 assists , 10 points. Labaron Philon was 4-9 on field goals , 3-6 on 3 pointers to go along 5 rebounds , 3 assists, 16 points , Chris Youngblood was 4-9 on field goals like Labaron Philon was 1-5 on 3 pointers to go along 4 rebounds , 1 assists , 10 points.

Duke defending Alabama leading Alabama from start to finish Saturday night in Elite 8 resulted in 85 -65 win, Duke advancing to Final Four.

Duke led from start to finish where as a team they shot shooting 53.6 % on field goals , 46.2 % on 3 pointers, 86.4 % on free throws Cooper Flagg was 6-16 on field goals , 1-2 on 3 pointers, 3-3 on free throws to go along with 9 rebounds, 16 points , Khaman Maluach was 6-7 on field goals to go along with 9 rebounds , 1 assists, 14 points . Kon Knueppel was 6-15 on field goals , 2-4 on 3 pointers, 7-7 on free throws to go along with 5 rebounds, 2 assists , 17 points. Tyrese Proctor was 7-10 on field goals , 2-5 on 3 pointers, 1-2 on free throws to go along with 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 17 points . Sion James was 2-3 on field goals , 5-6 on free throws to go along with 7 rebounds, 1 assists , 9 points. Isaiah Evans was 2-3 on field goals to go along with 7 rebounds , 1 assists, 9 points . Caleb Foster was 2-3 on field goals , 1-1 on 3 pointers to go along with 2 rebounds, 3 assists , 5 points.

According to espn app

Following Duke defending Alabama Duke leading Alabama from start to finish Saturday night in Elite 8 resulted in 85-65 win, Duke advancing to Final Four. to play winner of Houston, Tennessee Saturday in San Antonio Sion James who is Graduate Transfer from Tulane who was 2-3 on field goals to go along with 7 rebounds, 1 assists , 9 points. Isaiah Evans was 2-3 on field goals to go along with 7 rebounds , 1 assists, 9 points had this to say about Alabama guard Mark Sears who against Duke was 2-12 on field goals, 1-5 on 3 pointers to go along with 6 assists, 6 points following his performance against BYU in Sweet 16 where he was was 11-18 on field goals , 10-16 on 3 pointers , 2-2 on free throws to go along 3 rebounds, 8 assists , 3 steals 34 points.

The big thing for him was showing him showing them bodies making sure whoever was guarding the ball knew they weren’t on an island by themselves and making sure Sears knew that he wasn’t on an island with our big or whoever else . And I think we did a good job for the most part of keeping him off the foul line where he gets a lot of his points from.

Following Duke defending Alabama Duke leading Alabama from start to finish Saturday night in Elite 8 that resulted in 85-65 win, Duke advancing to Final Four. to play winner of Houston, Tennessee Saturday in San Antonio Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer had this to say about his team offensively. We have multiple weapons and different teams play us different ways . So depending on match ups depending on coverages we’re seeing for me . I feel very confident . Obviously there’s a three -headed monster with Cooper , Kon Tyrese . Sion is such a connector, Khaman is such a connector for us, as well. But to have- the different actions we ran for each of them . I think with us Kon, his versality is huge for us, and his size . He’s able to pass . He’s able to finish . You feel he’s always going to get off a good look because he has great pivots in the paint and great patience.

According to Stephen Wiseman News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article303002004.html

1 seed Houston comes into the Final Four on 17 game winning streak with record of 34-4 because like Duke 1 seed Houston defensively held Tennessee to 28.8 % shooting 17.2 % on 3 pointers advancing to Final Four with 69-50 win where as a team Houston shot 42.4 % on field goals , 36 .0 % on 3 pointers, 100% on free throws. Two players scored in double figures Emanuel Sharp was 6-14 on field goals , 4-10 on 3 pointers to go along with 2 rebounds, 1 assists, 16 points . L. J. Cryer was 6-17 on field goals , 2-8 on 3 pointers to go along with 7 rebounds , 4 assists, 17 points.

Following Houston advancing to Final Four with 69-50 win over Tennessee Head Coach Kelvin Sampson had this to say!

Yeah, first of all, congratulations to Rick and University of Tennessee. Making the Elite Eight is awesome. It's an amazing, amazing accomplishment. When you work on this side of the table of taking -- coaching a team when they get to summer school in June all the way through today, I know what it's like. I know the heartbreak and the tears that's going on in that locker room, but they had an awesome, awesome season and they're coached by a Hall-of-Famer in every sense. So congratulations to Tennessee on a great year.

Really proud of our kids. We play in a tough conference. I think going 19-1 in the Big 12, 10-0 on the road prepared us for this. The Purdue game was kind of like a road game. Tennessee game was kind of like a road game, too, with their fans, but our kids are kind of calloused to that and so kudos to them. Really proud of this bunch. I think the reason why we have been so good over the years is we've developed a great culture that our seniors adopt and make sure that our young kids and new kids buy into it. We're kind of a home-grown program. We bring kids in as freshmen. It's been a secret sauce of ours and we have had two kids the last two years in the portal, L.J. who came from Baylor and Milos who came from Oklahoma, but their character and willingness to be coached the way we do it and their maturity, I think, has really helped.

We have a really good team. I think being humble and staying hungry every day has really helped us. I'm more excited than I'm letting on right now (laughter). I'm really excited. I'm really excited for these kids, but it's their moment and just happy for them.

According to Ben McKee article https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/longformarticle/everything-houston-cougars-basketball-said-after-win-over-tennessee-vols-basketball-in-elite-eight-kelvin-sampson-rick-barnes-zakai-zeigler-247993346/amp

Duke and Houston opposed each other last season in Sweet 16 in Dallas Texas!

In that game Duke came out on top 54-51 of top seed Houston 54-51 Friday in NCAA Tournament to advance to Elite 8 Sunday where they’re going to oppose tobacco road rival NC State with Final Four berth on the line.

As Duke who last season was the 4 seed in South Region knocked off Houston who was the 1 seed in the South Region 54-51 Friday advancing to Elite 8 Sunday where they’re going to oppose NC State with Final Four berth on the line pair of players scored in double figures in Kyle Filipowski, Jeremy Roach who scored 16 points, 14 points.

As Kyle Filipowski scored 16 points was 6-14 on field goals, 3-5 on 3 pointers to go along with 9 rebounds , 2 assists. Jeremy Roach was 5-14 on field goals, 1-4 on 3 pointers to go along with 3 rebounds, 3 assists.

Following Duke knocking off top seed Houston 54-1 Friday advancing to the Elite 8 with final four berth on the line Jeremy Roach had this to say about Houston guard Jamal Shead who was 1-5 on field goals to go along with 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals before leaving game because of sprained ankle.

“He’s a great player,”“He’s the heart and soul of the team. Obviously it changed a little bit, but our mindset didn’t change at all. We came in to get a win, get to the Elite Eight.”

Following Duke knocking off top seed Houston 54-1 Friday advancing to the Elite 8 with final four berth on the line Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer had this to say about Tyrese Proctor performed defensively who was 3-8 on field goals, 1-4 on 3 pointers to go along 1 rebound, 4 assists , 3 steals, 9 points.

His defense was off the charts,”“Off the charts.”

According to Stephen Wiseman News & Observer article

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article287074335.html

In that game Houston who then was a 1 seed was knocked off by Duke 54-51 when then senior Jamal Shead turned his right ankle.

Emanuel Sharp's tough 3-point try over Proctor was no good. There was only 0.8 seconds left on the clock when senior guard Mylik Wilson was out of bounds on the floor when trying to get the rebound.

According to https://uhcougars.com/news/2024/3/29/mens-basketball-2-2-1-mens-hoops-falls-to-duke-in-sweet-16

Following Houston’s Sweet 16 loss to Duke where lost then senior Jamal Shead Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson had this to say!

He’s the heart and soul of this team . We don’t have another Jamal. He was the best player on the floor tonight . He’s been the best player on the floor every game we’ve played this year except a few. We got a 1 seed because of his leadership , his toughness , his ability to make everybody better.

According to Adam Teicher ESPN article on ESPN App

Tip off is set for 8:49 Eastern Standard Time 7:49pm Central Standard Time from Alamodome that is home to the UTSA Road Runners football team , the Valero Alamo Bowl the San Antonio Brahamas of UFL!

The game is going to be televised on CBS with Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery , Grant Hill, Tracy Wolfson commentating!

Grant Hill was born with a competitive spirit that sent him to the top of ranks of basketball and into the upper echelon of humanity. He has tremendous strength, resolve and resilience and is truly an inspirational athlete, who overcame tremendous obstacles in the pursuit of his goal of contributing to his team.ive ankle surgeries, one staph infection, a sports hernia, countless hours of rehab, false starts and moments of self reflection gave Grant a new-found perspective on life.

The leadership Grant brought to a team, both on and off the court is immeasurable and his miraculous comeback serves as an affirmation that all of the hard work and sacrifice were worth the effort. Beyond his successful 19-year NBA career, Grant has shown that he can face adversity head on and continue to persevere. And after retiring at the end of the 2012-13 season following a 19-year NBA career, Grant has been hired by Turner Sports as the co-host of NBA Inside Stuff, which NBA TV is bringing back. He will also be joining Turner as an analyst for TNT and NBA TV.Off the court, Grant continues to be humble and is a true believer in community investment. His contributions in charity work, academic scholarships, and national initiatives for healthier lifestyles demonstrates Grant's servant heart towards the people in his community.

An artist at heart

While all of his charitable work has been inspiring, Grant turned a lifelong love of art into what may be his most benevolent endeavor off the court. One of the world's premier collectors of African American art, Grant wanted to draw attention to a facet of popular culture that has gone unrecognized and unappreciated for far too long African American art. Grant sponsored a nearly three year, seven city tour of his personal art collection entitled Something All Our Own: The Grant Hill Collection of African American Art. This is an atypical example of an athlete capitalizing on the incredible power and influence that is often left unexplored by professional athletes.

Featuring a large collection of African American artists, including the works of celebrated masters Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, as well as the work of artists including Hughie Lee-Smith, John Biggers, Phoebe Beasely, Malcolm Brown, Edward Jackson, John Coleman and Arthello Beck, Jr., the popular exhibition attracted visitors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Grant's message stressed the importance for young boys and girls to witness African Americans who have been successful outside of sports and entertainment. In conjunction with the exhibition, Grant created the Something All Our Own Scholarship, which provided educational assistance to college students interested in pursuing a degree in visual arts. Through these efforts, Grant encouraged creative exploration of avenues beyond sports and entertainment while sharing his appreciation of artists who have played an important part in his life.

Grant extended the pursuit of one of his off the court interests by forming a production company and has co-produced two documentary films, "Starting at the Finish Line," chronicling the life of influential and inspirational Duke Track coach and Professor Al Buehler, and "Duke 91 & 92: Back to Back" about the 1991 and 1992 back to back Duke national championship teams. Duke 91 & 92 aired on Turner Sports' truTV in advance of Turner Sports' and CBS Sports' coverage of the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, which aired exclusively on TBS, CBS, TNT, and truTV.

Investing in the future

Grant also started a private equity mezzanine fund, Penta Capital, investing in well-capitalized, highly profitable businesses that are already servicing Fortune 1000 clients and government agencies meaningfully and at the very highest performance levels in their respective industries.

According to https://granthill.com/biography