Duke’s four freshmen players proved that even the pressure of millions of viewers watching on CBS and an early deficit couldn’t deter them as the Blue Devils won the NCAA men’s basketball championship in a thrilling title game against Wisconsin.
Beating the Badgers 68-63 to clinch a fifth title on Monday in Indianapolis, the stars of the night were guards Tyus Jones and Grayson Allen, who led the team with 23 and 16 points, respectively. “They showed such grit tonight,” said Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski after
As Duke fans celebrated, Hollywood stars reacted to the nail-biting game that saw 13 lead changes in the first 20 minutes.
“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” actor Dean Cain — who played baseball against Chad and Rob Lowe growing up — tweeted congratulations to Duke.
https://twitter.com/RealDeanCain/status/585286334048120832
The Los Angeles Lakers are having a tough season, but that didn’t stop Kobe Bryant from recognizing Coach K’s huge achievement.
Congrats on 5 Coach K! #NationalChampionship
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 7, 2015
But not everyone was happy, as Wisconsin fans — including actress Olivia Munn and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, lamented the loss.
See more Twitter reactions below.
Like all good, non-Raleigh-Durham Americans, I, too, hate Duke, but those guys played their asses off down the stretch.
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) April 7, 2015
Congrats @Duke_MBB! Had a great time cheering on my alma mater tonight. #GoDuke NCAA Champs!
— Melinda French Gates (@melindagates) April 7, 2015
The best part is that K is so happy for the guys!! U can see it in his face as he hugs each player! #thebestcoach #teamusacoach
— Christian Laettner (@laettnerbball) April 7, 2015
We have got to get these two together. #NCAAChampionship pic.twitter.com/x9XbdjNBWm
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) April 7, 2015
Aaron Rodgers is in the house (with Olivia Munn). Don’t ask him for an interview afterwards, please. pic.twitter.com/RksED9y3AU
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 7, 2015
So proud of the guys. #Badgers
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) April 7, 2015
Congrats to Coach K and @Duke_MBB for an incredible game! #NCAAChampionship @marchmadness
— Erin Heatherton (@ErinHeatherton) April 7, 2015
For everyone blaming the refs instead of congratulating Duke, please read this out loud: pic.twitter.com/fDdYmaTPMu
— Alan Stein, Jr. (@AlanSteinJr) April 7, 2015