Richard Jefferson's Duke Grudge | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Richard Jefferson, former Arizona Wildcat and self-proclaimed Duke-hater, reignited his playful feud with Grant Hill on his podcast, recalling his 2001 loss to Duke in the NCAA championship game. Despite joking about his lingering beef, Hill laughed it off, suggesting Jefferson should appreciate Duke’s education to find peace. Though the schools rarely clash — only 12 meetings since the 60s, with a split record — both are elite programs: Arizona reached the Final Four last season, Duke won the ACC and Elite Eight. Their rivalry may be more entertainment than rivalry, but it’s a fun reminder…