Duke, Houston and Final Four
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It's not like the Cougars aren't talented either. They ranked No. 9 in offensive efficiency in college basketball this season, via KenPom.com, with the best 3-point percentage in the nation. The defense was No. 1, and that's obvious any time you watch Houston.
Duke's misery equaled nothing but joy for the sportsbooks. Patrick Everson breaks down that and more after a wild Final Four.
Duke is making its 18th Final Four appearance, tying for the second most in March Madness history (more on that later ... game appearance came in 2007 when they pulled off a repeat. Houston has seven Final Fours on its résumé after reaching the national ...