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Return To Glory, Episode Five: Broken Boozer

And at the worst possible time too, yet Duke overcame it

By JD King
USC Trojans vs Duke University Blue Devils
Carlos Boozer #4, Center for the Duke University Blue Devils during the NCAA John R. Wooden Classic college basketball game against the University of Southern California USC Trojans on 27th November 1999 at the Arrowhead Pond Arena in Anaheim, California, United States. The Blue Devils won the game 81 - 68.
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Join Shane Battier, Jay Williams, Chris Duhon, and the rest of the 2001 Duke Men’s Basketball Team as they relive their journey to the national title in Return to Glory.

In this episode, host Jason Evans takes you through the terrible game where Duke lost their starting center, Carlos Boozer. Hear from Carlos about what he thought when he felt his foot go “pop” and marvel at the strategic choice Coach K made when he completely changed the team’s style of play and then guaranteed the team that if they trusted him, they would win a national title. It is a candid and revealing conversation that is a must-listen for any Duke fan.

You can listen to all the episodes of Return to Glory on the Duke Basketball Report Podcast feed. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single one.

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