TheCrunchZone.com’s Mark Blankenbaker sat courtside for Louisville’s 81-77 Quarterfinal loss to the Duke Blue Devils in the 2017 ACC Tournament in Brooklyn, NY.
- Red Panda Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Donovan Mitchell Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Rick Pitino Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Duke forward Jayson Tatum (0) attempts to lay in a shot over Louisville forward Ray Spalding (13) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Duke forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to move past Louisville forward Mangok Mathiang (12) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Duke fans react after a three goes through the hoop during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Quentin Snider Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Quentin Snider Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville head coach Rick Pitino yells out a play during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski asks for a clarification on a foul during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Rick Pitino Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by TheACC.com
- Red Panda catches bowls on her head while performing at halftime during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Quentin Snider, Donovan Mitchell Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louie the Cardinal Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Deng Adel Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by TheACC.com
- Dukes Jayson Tatum, center, driving past Louisvilles Deng Adel, right, in the first half of their game during round 3 of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Larkin, theACC.com)
- Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives towards the hoop during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Jason Tatum
- Ladybirds during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Loserville Blue Devil Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- David Levitch, Grayson Allen Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and Duke forward Amile Jefferson (21) battle for a rebound during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Rick Pitino Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Deng Adel Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- UofL Band Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville forward Jaylen Johnson (10) looks to shoot over Duke guard Grayson Allen (3) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Mangok Mathiang Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Rick Pitino, Donovan Mitchell Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Blue Devil Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Ray Spalding, Deng Adel Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Ladybirds during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- David Levitch & Grayson Allen during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Dukes Luke Kennard, left, shooting over Louisvilles Mangok Mathiang, center, and Deng Adel, right, in the first half of their game during round 3 of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Larkin, theACC.com)
- Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives towards the hoop during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Duke cheerleaders perform on the court during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Duke Band during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Duke forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball over Louisville forward Anas Mahmoud (14) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Donovan Mitchell Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Dukes Frank Jackson, right, gets fouled while driving to the basket by Louisvilles Deng Adel, fron, during the first half of their game during round 3 of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Larkin, theACC.com)
- Mangok Mathiang Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville head coach Rick Pitino emerges from the tunnel during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives towards the hoop during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Jeff Capel, Mike Krzyzewski, Grayson Allen, Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Duke forward Amile Jefferson (21) blocks a shot by Louisville forward Mangok Mathiang (12) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Rick Pitino Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Donovan Mitchell Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Deng Adel, Donovan Mitchell Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Duke forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a three late in the game during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Members of the Duke pep band dance during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Rick Pitino, Anas Mahmoud Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Members of the Louisville dance squad perform during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Duke guard Grayson Allen (3) grabs a rebound during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Tom Jurich, Mark Jurich, Kevin Miller Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Red Panda catches bowls on her head while performing at halftime during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Ray Spalding Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville guard Deng Adel (22) drives towards the hoop during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Duke’s Jayson Tatum, right, shooting over Louisville’s Jaylen Johnson, left, in the first half of their game during round 3 of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Larkin, theACC.com)
- Tip-off Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Anas Mahmoud Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Quentin Snider Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Anas Mahmoud Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville forward Ray Spalding (13) shoots over Duke forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Donovan Mitchell Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Rick Pitino Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Dukes Frank Jackson, center, driving past Louisvilles Anas Mahmoud, left, and Ray Spalding, right, in the first half of their game during round 3 of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Larkin, theACC.com)
- Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell (45) (with Rick Pitino looking on) shoots a three over Duke guard Grayson Allen (3) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Rick Pitino Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville forward Ray Spalding (13) passes the ball to Louisville forward Mangok Mathiang (12) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Duke forward Jayson Tatum (0) and Louisville forward Ray Spalding (13) battle for a rebound during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Rick Pitino, Anas Mahmoud Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville guard Quentin Snider (4) drives past Duke forward Harry Giles (1) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Quentin Snider Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by TheACC.com
- Mangok Mathiang Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Red Panda Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville guard Quentin Snider (4) is pressured by Duke forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Donovan Mitchell Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville forward Ray Spalding (13) reacts after a foul was called on a teammate during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Loserville Blue Devil Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Duke forward Jayson Tatum (0) has his shot blocked by Louisville forward Mangok Mathiang (12) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Dukes Luke Kennard, right, driving past Louisvilles Deng Adel, left, in the first half of their game during round 3 of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Larkin, theACC.com)
- Louisville forward Mangok Mathiang (12) blocks a shot by Duke guard Luke Kennard (5) during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Red Panda prepares to catch bowls on her head while performing at halftime during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
- Jaylen Johnson, Mangok Mathiang, VJ King, Donovan Mitchell Louisville vs. Duke 3-9-2017 Photo by Mark Blankenbaker TheCrunchZone.com
- Louisville fans cheer on their team during the quarterfinals of the 2017 New York Life ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (Photo by David Welker, theACC.com)
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