Duke leaves in tears after Elite Eight loss to Michigan State

The Blue Devils leave the court in tears after losing 68-67 to Michigan State.

Video by Eric Garland/McClatchy

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[Justin-fdby]

I'm guessing a lot of people here that are calling them cry babies have just never fully commited to doing something before and are jealous of what these young talents have done so far

[sophiagrace]

It’s hard seeing tre like that. All he wanted was to win for his mama

[deonbethea]

I never really like Duke, but seeing this make me realize that they are just kids filled with so much emotion and love for the game of basketball.Some have bright NBA future while others are sure to become outstanding individuals in society. Keep Your Head Up Young Men. And root for your fellow ACC team. Let's go Wahoo's

[cooperbarnett]

Hate that for tre always played his heart out and wanted to go back home and win it for his mom is dealing with something bigger than basketball.

[machocarr]

😢 that was EMOTIONAL, ppl just don't understand it's more then just a game to these young men.. keep your head up guys

[codkue]

if you aint emotional after that loss, you never cared.

[vincent]

Rj Barrett look the most chill and he blew the game missing the ft lol

[jaredwilliams]

I don’t feel bad for just Duke, but Tre Jones man, he really wanted to play in the Final Four at his hometown.

[bassproshopscupseries]

I’m a Kentucky fan so I can’t really like Duke but I feel for those kids. They have so much potential and love for the game. They will all do great things.

[corlissdavis]

Damn they got me in my feelings an I didn't even play 😥 but shows how much love and hard work they put in to the game

[winglam]

As a Michigan State alumni, I am glad we finally beat Duke in a worthy game. Yet this video shows just how much those kids had invested in the tournament. Much respect for the Duke team, you all were as classy as possible in the after game interview. Good luck in your future endeavors.

[Justsayinbruh]

Tre really emotional bc he wanted to win one at Duke like how his older brother did. Would have made great conversations at their family gatherings.

[justinx]

As a North Carolina fan, I love seeing Duke lose. But this just tells me that they are kids who play the game of basketball with so much passion and that’s a great thing to see

[lilboat]

You put your heart sweat and tears into sports, it’s more than just a game

[jinxterpinxter]

The benchwarmers are just happy to be there.

[lawrenceb]

This loss means more than either of KDs championship rings

[jeremysnow]

I am a Kentucky Wildcat fan....grew up in Lexington, KY...bleed blue thru and thru. I can say with complete honesty that there is nothing worse than watching your team lose a big game. Furthermore, to watch the Heartbreak on the kids faces. In this day and time, kids know that the team they were a part of will change next year because of the one-and-done, players graduating, etc..They lose team-mates and basically become a part of a new team. In addition, the fans go through this as well. Without a shadow of a doubt, Duke and their fans are just like Kentucky and our fans. They eat breathe and live the sport. It's funny, in Kentucky, I bet most people of this state don't even know who the governor is. However, they know who the Kentucky basketball coaches and all the players. That's how important teams and coaches become to a state and their fan. Anyway, one thing is for sure, the Duke program is one of the strongest programs in college basketball just like the Kentucky Wildcats. They will be back a strong and better than ever just like kentucky. Then we can keep playing each other and raising hell! One more thing, just so you Duke fans know, we still hate Laettner! Hahaha!😄

[frederickcook]

These young mean actually care and have love for the game plus the Duke program 👍🏾

[bossmane]

Much love to those guys they played hard I know it hurts I been there before in my high school championship game It just feel like you let everybody down after all that hard work

[MrNRD]

These are still kids and when your heart is in the game you will show emotion !