The 1998–99 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented

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. The head coach was

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. The team played its home games in the

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, and was a member of the

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. Duke finished with an overall record of 37–2 and were undefeated in the ACC (16–0). In the ACC Tournament Duke won with double digits in all three games. Capping it off with a 96–73 over arch-rival North Carolina 96–73. In the 1999 NCAA Tournament the Blue Devils continued their winning streak with victories Florida A&M, Tulsa, Southwest Missouri State, Temple and Michigan St. to advance to the championship game. But then Duke was upset by Connecticut 77–74.

Roster

Schedule

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Awards and honors

* Mike Krzyzewski, Naismith College Coach of the Year * Mike Krzyzewski, ACC Coach of the Year * Elton Brand, ACC Player of the Year, Adolph Rupp Trophy, Oscar Robertson Trophy, Naismith College Player of the Year, John R. Wooden Award

Team players drafted into the NBA

References

External links

Statistical Database
Duke Blue Devils Basketball Statistical Database {{DEFAULTSORT:1998-99 Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball Team

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