Duke head coach Jon Scheyer praised Michigan State following a closely contested game on November 11, 2026. Scheyer acknowledged the Spartans' performance after the Blue Devils suffered a narrow defeat, giving the opposing team recognition for their effort.
The matchup between the two storied programs lived up to expectations, with both sides competing intensely until the final buzzer. Scheyer's postgame remarks highlighted the respect between the programs and the quality of Michigan State's play.
