On Friday, March 29, former Montverde Academy Ja'Vier Francis collegiate team lost in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

On Friday, March 29, former Montverde Academy standout Ja'Vier Francis’ current collegiate team the Houston Cougars lost 54-51 against the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Dallas, Texas, this was the first game against the Duke Blue Devils during the championship.