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Social media erupts as Kentucky Takes Down Duke in Champions Classic victory: the best fan reacations

ByDrew Holbrook|
Bucknell v Kentucky
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How much fun did you have when Oweh got that rebound? Kentucky battled through a Duke team that tried to be physical. Kentucky took that and then gave it back to Duke, as the Blue Devils eventually crumbled under the late assault from the veteran Cats.

Now on to maybe the best part of being a fan: rubbing it in the losing team's face. Let's take a look around social media, as Duke fans are trying hard to cope with how they lost with all that talent. Looking at you, Jay Williams, who at halftime said when Duke was up 9 that it was the most talented Duke team since 2001. If that is the case, buckle up, BBN. It's going to be a fun ride.

A nice welcome to the Mark Pope era from those over at the College Basketball Report:

Kentucky won a big game, and that means no couch is safe:

Is there any doubt that college basketball is the best version of basketball?

Duke fans aren't as enthused:

Kentucky fans love seeing Duke fans coping after a loss; if Lexington is in a poor basketball state, what does that mean in Durham?

As fun as it may be for Kentucky fans to look at another fanbase's misery, it's time to look at some Kentucky thoughts:

Don't feel too bad, that just gives fans longer to bask in the glory of knocking off Duke.

Mark Pope has some epic press conferences, and how he tries to explain things definitely screams Rhodes Scholar.

Young Tim Couch in football, and young RIck Pitino on the sidelines of Rupp Arena? Could be a fun few years.

And that's a wrap on some of the best social media reactions from the Kentucky win over Duke. Now go on and check out this cool website for the next few days diddukewin.com

The Cats will not be back in action until next Tuesday when Lipscomb comes to Rupp. Enjoy it, Kentucky fans; you deserve it.

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