The game was close throughout, and both teams went back and forth throughout the first half, ending at a 31-31 tie.
Things soon started to go the Badgers' way in the second half, the Blue Devils kept charging back. They didn't give up, and much is thanks to Grayson Allen's heroics and him putting the team on his back.
But it wasn't fully over until Tyus Jones came in the clutch. Whether it was his YOLO 3 or the dagger with a minute left, he was the reason Duke was able to pull through versus the Badgers. Rightfully so, he got the Most Outstanding Player award.
Several of these guys looks like they will be moving on to the next level. One is obviously Jahlil Okafor. He seemed absent for much of the game, but was able to make some key plays down the stretch. Justice Winslow, of course, has his stock rising tremendously.
Also, a great run by Wisconsin. Many will blame the referees for the loss. A lot of questionable calls were made, but it did go both ways (and in their win versus Kentucky in the Final Four). Frank Kaminsky and Sam Dekker both had amazing seasons, and they'll be moving on to the pros as well.
But this is all about Duke. They got the dub.
And it was well-earned.
