Duke and UConn finalizing Elite Eight rematch in Las Vegas, per report originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Duke and UConn are reportedly finalizing an agreement to meet on Thanksgiving Eve at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein.
This will serve as a rematch from this year's Elite Eight with the Huskies' 73-72 comeback win over the Blue Devils. Braylon Mullins nailed a long 3-pointer after Kayden Boozer's turnover to secure the victory and make a generational NCAA Tournament highlight.
This UConn victory is part of Dan Hurley's dominant March Madness record, which is 17-2 over the last four years. The proposed fest week hoop matchup will bring two of the top fan bases to Sin City.
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Duke will get an early test with one of the best teams in the nation. Jon Scheyer will be looking for his first-ever win over Hurley. He has compiled a 124-25 overall record, which includes three ACC Tournament Championships and three Elite Eight trips over four years. Scheyer also became the fastest coach in ACC history to eclipse 100 career wins.
There's no timetable for when the matchup will be announced.
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