Duke did it as they captured their second league title in three years. The Blue Devils snapped the Cardinals’ 11-game win streak, and even without Cooper Flagg. Surely an emotional night for the fans and for the entire team. However, there was one other man who was very emotional as he was going through his battles bigger than basketball. Dick Vitale made his return to broadcasting last month, as his final call was on April 3, 2023. After the ACC win of the Blue Devils, the acclaimed broadcaster broke down, explaining his journey.
“A miracle really, sitting here with you guys, I can’t tell you how much it meant to me. It’s been unbelievable.” Dick Vitale said on air, and was crying after the Duke-Louisville encounter. “Tough three years…I don’t wish on anybody. Cancer Sucks! I will tell you this: anybody battling cancer, please listen, think positive always and have faith and believe.”
He urged others to check on friends and family and anybody suffering from cancer and not to leave them high and dry. Because the support meant a lot to him during the “darkest moment“.
Dickie V is crying on TV as Duke-Louisville ends.
Now I’m crying. pic.twitter.com/GArmHlK2tU
— Kyle Boone (@kyletheboone) March 16, 2025
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