Next up for Duke is Iona, and while it’s a 15/2 matchup, Iona presents some challenges. First, the Gaels like to run and that’s a great way to avoid Duke’s zone - just shoot before everyone is down court.
Secondly though, Iona has a bunch of guys who have been to the NCAA tournament before so there’s a certain advantage there.
This is Iona’s third year in a row in the Big Dance and remember that they have to win their conference to get in. That’s a consistent level of excellence.
And coach Tim Cluess is a solid motivator, telling his team not to “die wondering.