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Duke Basketball Star Vows to Remember 'Disrespectful' Pitt Celebration

Duke basketball forward Kyle Filipowski stressed the need for the Blue Devils to reassert full ownership of their home court.

Matt Giles

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Unranked Pitt's animated Coach K Court celebration erupted immediately following its 80-76 win over the No. 7 Blue Devils (13-4, 4-2 ACC) on Saturday night, the program's first victory in Durham since 1979. Meanwhile, the Duke basketball players watched and waited from the handshake line.

Pitt forward Blake Hinson, the loudest showman for Duke product Jeff Capel's Panthers, had plenty to celebrate in Cameron Indoor Stadium, including his 7-for-7 clip from three, game-high 24 points, and trash-talking defeat of the Cameron Crazies.

So, Hinson hopped on the press table and delivered his intentionally obnoxious knockout to the famously rabid student section:

And there's no doubt it all rubbed Blue Devil sophomore Kyle Filipowski the wrong way.

"They played a really good game," the 7-foot ACC Preseason Player of the Year, who tallied 19 points and five rebounds in the contest but committed five turnovers, said to CBS 17's Jordan Crammer in the locker room. "And, of course, whoever comes into Cameron, they're gonna see this as their championship.

"It was really disrespectful what they did. So, you know we're gonna have to take that with a grain of salt and remember that for next time whenever anyone steps in the building again."

Duke's next visitor is unranked Clemson. The Blue Devils, who were riding an eight-game winning streak that dated back to Dec. 2, square off against the Tigers at 4 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN).

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First, though, second-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his crew look to prepare the team for a bounceback opportunity on the road against unranked Louisville at 7 p.m. Tuesday (ACCN).

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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