Duke head coach Jon Scheyer was asked about the demanding nature of the NCAA Tournament, especially in the Elite Eight.
“I mean, yes, which means to me, it’s the hardest game to win because you’re balancing — it’s two things,” Scheyer said. “One, each team has great momentum going into this game. No matter who you play, each team has won three games in a row. And then obviously you’re an inch away from the promised land, going to a Final Four. I think with that at stake, it brings out really high-level basketball, desperation, the competitive level. Obviously, you’re that close.”
“It’s an honor to be in this game, and I want our guys to really go for it,” he added. “Like you can’t — you have to really go for it in this game.”
