Duke vs UConn: 'Two of the biggest brands in college basketball going at it to make Final Four'

""UConn and Duke have been the two best college basketball programs on the men's side in the last 30 years, so it's a pretty cool matchup.""

"Duke and UConn first met in the 1964 Elite Eight, with the Blue Devils rolling to a 101-54 rout before finishing as the national runner-up."

"In 1990, the Blue Devils pulled out a 79-78 win in the Elite Eight before again losing in the title game."

"The two faced off in the 1999 championship game, with the Huskies winning 77-74."

The Connecticut Huskies defeated Michigan State 67-63, advancing to the Elite Eight. However, St. John's lost to Duke 80-75, preventing an all-Big East matchup. The upcoming game between UConn and Duke marks the sixth tournament meeting between the two programs, known for their competitive history. UConn's coach, Dan Hurley, emphasized the significance of this rivalry, noting both teams' prominence in college basketball over the past 30 years. The matchup will determine who advances to compete for the national championship.

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