See photos from Duke’s NCAA Elite 8 victory over Arkansas
By Ethan Hyman
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski hands the net to his players after cutting it down after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Ethan Hyman
ehyman@newsobserver.com
San Francisco, CA
See photos by News & Observer photojournalist Ethan Hyman from the Duke Blue Devils’ NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks, Saturday night, March 26, 2022.
The winner earns a trip to the Final Four in New Orleans.
Check back during and after the game for more photos.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski holds up the net after cutting it down after Dukeís 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski is surrounded by his players after Dukes 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Trevor Keels (1) and AJ Griffin (21) celebrate after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Paolo Banchero celebrates after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukeís Wendell Moore Jr. hugs coach Mike Krzyzewski after Dukeís 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke players hold up the West Regional trophy after Dukeís 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s AJ Griffin (21), Wendell Moore Jr. (0) and Trevor Keels (1) huddle after a timeout during the second half of Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Paolo Banchero (5) and associate head coach Jon Scheyer hug after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
The Duke Blue Devils celebrate with the West Regional Trophy after Dukes 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski hugs Wendell Moore Jr. as time runs out in the game during Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s AJ Griffin (21) celebrates after cutting the net after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Grant Hill greets Wendell Moore Jr. after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Paolo Banchero (5) and AJ Griffin (21) celebrate during the second half of Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and the team celebrate after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski waves to the crowd as he gets ready to cut the net down after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Williams (15) celebrates as time runs out in Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Trevor Keels and the team celebrate after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
The team holds up the championship trophy after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket between Arkansas’ Jaylin Williams (10) and JD Notae (1) during the first half of Dukes game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski celebrates as time runs out in the game during Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Wendell Moore Jr. (0) react as Mark Williams (15) slams in two during Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Wendell Moore Jr. (0) and Mark Williams (15) react after Williams slammed in two during Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with his team, including Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Trevor Keels (1) during the second half of Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Mark Williams (15) shoots as Arkansas’ Jaylin Williams (10) defends during the first half of Dukes game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Mickie Krzyzewski dances during the second half of Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Blue Devils fans cheer during the second half of Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Trevor Keels (1) celebrates with AJ Griffin (21) as time runs out in Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski argues about the call during the first half of Dukes game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Wendell Moore Jr. (0) and Arkansas’ Davonte Davis (4) go after the ball during the second half of Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukeís Mark Williams (15) congratulates Trevor Keels (1) after he made a three-pointer during the first half of Dukeís game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s AJ Griffin (21) drives to the basket past Arkansas’ JD Notae (1) during Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife, Mickie, walk off the court after Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukeís AJ Griffin (21) looks for room around Arkansas’ Stanley Umude (0) during the first half of Dukeís game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with Trevor Keels (1) during the second half of Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Wendell Moore Jr. (0) shoots as Arkansas’ JD Notae (1) defends during the first half of Dukes game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski walks onto the court before Duke’s game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Wendell Moore Jr. (0) shoots as Arkansas’ Au’Diese Toney (5) defends during the second half of Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Arkansas’ Jaylin Williams (10) reacts as time runs out during Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski encourages his team during the first half of Dukes game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
The team huddles during the first half of Dukes game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Paolo Banchero (5) shoots as Arkansas’ Trey Wade (3) defends during the first half of Dukes game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Williams (15) blocks the shot by Arkansas’ Au’Diese Toney (5) during Duke’s 78-69 victory over Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes AJ Griffin (21) heads to the locker room before Dukes game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife Mickie enter the locker room area after after arriving at the Chase Center before Dukes game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament West Regional finals in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published March 26, 2022 at 7:42 PM.
