When a team such as Duke squares off with a team the likes of Kansas, the entire college basketball universe tunes in to see what happens.
Such was the case Tuesday night, when Bill Self’s No. 7-ranked Jayhawks battled Mike Krzyzewski’s No. 1 Blue Devils at the Champions Classic, inside Madison Square Garden.
KU’s victory over Duke, as you’d expect, set off a flurry of reaction all over social media — particularly from those with Kansas ties, after they [watched Frank Mason hit a clutch, game-winning jumper][1].
From former Mason teammates singing his praises, to a former Duke star losing a bet, to media and analysts weighing in on the significance of the Kansas win, there was plenty to digest on Twitter.
Below are some of the many social media highlights that accompanied the memorable regular-season classic.
ROCKCHALK JAYHAWK KU!!!!!!
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) November 16, 2016
Yeaaaaaaa Frankkk ! My boy… best backcourt in the country.
— Wayne Selden Jr. (@WayneSeldenJr) November 16, 2016
#FrankMason ? #KUbball #rockchalk
— Ben McLemore (@BenMcLemore) November 16, 2016
Ok frank mason. Way to fight KU. Rock chalk y'all kno wat it is
— Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) November 16, 2016
Hold this LOSS Cuz @JahlilOkafor
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) November 16, 2016
That's game. On my Momma !!!@F_Mason0 #Shhh
— t$unami (@KELLYOUBREJR) November 16, 2016
Great win Jayhawks!!!! #RCJH
— Ben McLemore (@BenMcLemore) November 16, 2016
Madness in November. https://t.co/9EicwRItoP
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 16, 2016
ROCK CHALK, Frank Mason III! #kubball pic.twitter.com/KE2Rl3bAdS
— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) November 16, 2016
My boys got that W ROCK CHALK !!
— Thomas Robinson (@Trobinson0) November 16, 2016
Big Jah representing Kansas…. Look at that smile? @JahlilOkafor #RockChalk pic.twitter.com/WhKJUTlNgu
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) November 16, 2016
Kansas plays highly entertaining games in 2016-17. Also, I challenge Jeter and Mykhailiuk to a game of horse.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) November 16, 2016
We figured this year was set up for a great year of college ball. Great freshman class and lots of veterans. Looking as promised so far.
— Eric Bossi (@ebosshoops) November 16, 2016
Mason will have a spot on the Wooden Watch all season long. POY candidate. https://t.co/oRfdJs6ab5
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) November 16, 2016
Super win by @CoachBillSelf & Rock Chalk Jayhawks over Duke also @BluejayMBB with a fab W over @BadgerMBB
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) November 16, 2016
Do u think he smiling tonight ? #ROCKCHALKJAYHAWK pic.twitter.com/7bXnUfKkjL
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) November 16, 2016
New post: Kansas' Frank Mason III wins one for the old guys https://t.co/FxXGcZIg0l
— Eamonn Brennan (@eamonnbrennan) November 16, 2016
KU opponents have hit 46 percent of their 3s, and the Jayhawks are still a possession away from being 2-0. These guys are good.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) November 16, 2016
3 Things I learned from Champions: 1. Frank Mason an AA candidate 2. Duke (minus THREE lottery picks) best team 3. Malik Monk NBA stock rose
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) November 16, 2016
Saw glimpses of Josh Jackson's greatness last night but silly fouls hurt him. Bill Self will get it rectified w/o changing Josh's passion.
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) November 16, 2016
Best part about Frank Mason's success is that he is a freaking awesome kid. #Respect #Kubball
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) November 16, 2016
Frank Mason reminds me of Adonis Jordan. Strong,tough,winner. #Kubball
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) November 16, 2016
Check this info ! 3 things we learned from Duke-Kansas https://t.co/Pq5kwOb0sc (via https://t.co/Q473iEw0rJ )
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) November 16, 2016
If you're good enough, you're big enough. Frank Mason III is damn good. No guard in America has played bigger to start the season. pic.twitter.com/q8NxiKq44U
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) November 16, 2016
.@F_Mason0: #HeartoverHeight
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) November 16, 2016
Even leaving aside a downright cinematic game-winner, Frank Mason is your (Never Mind the Small Sample Size) National POY So Far.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) November 16, 2016
Woke up thankful. All praise to the most high ??
— Frank Mason (@FrankMason0) November 16, 2016
— See what people were saying about KU’s matchup against Duke during KUsports.com’s live coverage.
[1]: http://www2.kusports.com/news/2016/nov/15/fearless-frank-mason-drills-game-winning-shot-77-7/