There is no questioning the talent Duke's freshmen brought to the court every night this season, but Michigan State's experience prevailed in Sunday's Elite Eight clash in Washington D.C.
Hall of Famer and Michigan State product Magic Johnson told reporters he believes that reality is a victory for college basketball.
"College basketball won today. You see the team that's been together for a long time win, and maybe that will help guys to say 'well, I'm OK to stay, maybe I've got to work on my talent and my game.' Because Michigan State (has) got a team full of those guys, and they did OK today.