Dick Vitale Returns as Clemson Upsets No. 2 Duke 77-71, Ending 16-Game Win Streak

Legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale made his return to college basketball commentating on Saturday, calling the game between No. 2 Duke and Clemson, after being sidelined for almost two years while battling cancer. The 85-year-old Vitale received a standing ovation from the crowd at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum and expressed his gratitude and emotion at being back. "This is like my Super Bowl," Vitale said. "It beats the hell out of chemotherapy and radiation. This is heaven. Sitting here is heaven." The game saw Clemson upset Duke 77-71, handing the Blue Devils their first conference loss and snapping their 16-game winning streak. Duke's Tyrese Proctor scored 23 points, one shy of his career high, while freshman Cooper Flagg scored 18 points, including 14 in the last six minutes. Clemson's Chase Hunter made clutch plays down the stretch, including key free throws, and Viktor Lakhin played a significant role in the Tigers' victory. Clemson shot 50% from the free-throw line but overcame their struggles to secure the win. Following the victory, Clemson fans stormed the court in celebration.