The Duke Blue Devils season is over, as one of its players tested positive for COVID-19. The Blue Devils, who were the 10th seed in the conference, will no longer be able to compete in the ACC tournament, as they upset Louisville just yesterday 70-56, via Jeff Goodman of Stadium:

It was not specified which member of the basketball team tested positive for the virus, but Goodman tweeted that it was a walk-on:

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However, this whole situation doesn't mask that the 2021 season was not kind to the Blue Devils, as they finished 10th in the conference with a 9-9 record. They were set to play the number the two-seed Florida State today, and their schedule would only get tougher if they were to move on.

All-time great head coach Mike Krzyzewski is not used to losing, but his reflection on the season just goes to show how he is faithful that Duke will only come back stronger, via Mike Lopresti of NCAA:

“We’re not accustomed to losing but we are, and you have to take responsibility and build on it. No excuses and keep going forward.

It’s really disappointing for them … for me too …I’m on their side forever and we’re going to keep going and keep pushing. That’s what you should do and it’ll pay off at some time. “

His legacy is not going to be defined by a losing season, but rather, how he and the Blue Devils bounce back from this obstacle. With COVID-19 preventing them from playing in the ACC tournament and the Men's Basketball Tournament, it will give the team the time to develop the talent they have and make a statement next season.