Caleb Love Prepares for Tenth Matchup Against Duke in Sweet 16 Showdown
Arizona's leading scorer, Caleb Love, faces top-seeded Duke, revisiting a storied rivalry with historical significance and tournament implications.
- Caleb Love, now with Arizona, will face Duke for the 10th time in his career during the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
- Love, averaging 16.8 points per game this season, has a history of pivotal performances against Duke, including ending Coach Mike Krzyzewski's career in 2022.
- Arizona enters the matchup as a 9.5-point underdog against a dominant Duke team that boasts 33 wins this season, including a November victory over Arizona.
- Duke coach Jon Scheyer praised Love as a dynamic scorer and improved passer, while Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd expressed confidence in Love's ability to make plays.
- This game carries added weight due to Love's past success against Duke and his role as Arizona's key player in their underdog bid to advance further in the tournament.