UConn and Duke set for Thanksgiving Eve Elite Eight rematch
UConn and Duke are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch on Thanksgiving Eve in Las Vegas, revisiting their Elite Eight clash from the previous season. The game will feature returning key players from both teams, including UConn's Braylon Mullins and Duke's Cayden Boozer. Though many roster changes are expected, the matchup revives a recent thriller that left a lasting impression on college basketball fans.
- ▪UConn and Duke will play a rematch of their Elite Eight game on Thanksgiving Eve in Las Vegas.
- ▪The game will take place during the 2026 season, following the original matchup in March 2026.
- ▪Braylon Mullins, who hit the game-winning three-pointer for UConn, is returning for his sophomore season.
- ▪Cayden Boozer, whose turnover preceded Mullins' shot, will also return for his sophomore season at Duke.
- ▪Duke head coach Jon Scheyer was reportedly still reflecting on the Elite Eight loss a month after the game.
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