Duke is considered the favorite to win the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship after the Blue Devils defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional Elite Eight on March 29, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Head coach Jon Scheyer lifted the regional trophy following the victory, positioning Duke as a leading contender for the national title.
The team's performance has drawn praise from analysts, with some describing the Blue Devils as being "in a class by themselves" heading into the Final Four.
