I thought they were better than Louisville in '86 when Ellison got them and also in '99 against UConn when they had 4 1st round NBA draft choices-Brand, Avery, Maggette and Langdon-their most talented team ever, IMHO-Coach K, whom I love, blew that one when he had Trajan Langdon, who was a great spot up shooter and little else, bring up the ball TWICE in the last minute with the game on the line-the best defensive player in the country was on him and Langdon-whom I deemed 'Tragic' Langdon ever since, whose ball handling skills are on a par with a one armed paper hanger, had the ball stolen on both occasions and UCONN won the game. Sadly, I was there. But Langdon was asked to do something he was not equipped to do by K, who wanted his senior to do it. I think Coach learned from this and also in the elite 8 in 98 against Kentucky, when Duke was up 17. Tubby Smith brought in some kid, who lit up Wojo like a Vegas strip club sign. K wouldn't take Wojo out despite the fact he was being beaten like a rented mule and the Devils lost the lead and the game. I think Wojo still has scorch marks on his face he was 'toasted' so badly. smile  Anyhow, this is not a great Duke team, but they play well together, play really good D, which is their forte, can shoot the 3-usually- and the players know and perform their roles well. Things have fallen into place for them this tournament and I'm hoping they take advantage. Later, 1rob