Duke's collapse is the latest proof the No. 1 overall seed means little in March
Duke's 19-point Elite Eight collapse vs. UConn is the latest reminder: being the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament is no guarantee. A look at the past decade shows how often the favorite falls short
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