Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is no stranger to high-stakes moments, but even he wasn't prepared for the heartbreak that unfolded during the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four.

While the superstar QB had just returned from a family vacation at Disneyland with wife Brittany Mahomes and their kids, his attention quickly turned to the hardwood-and the team he's passionately followed: Duke.

Duke 's matchup against the Houston Cougars was expected to be a classic, and for a while, it lived up to the hype.

Led by standout freshman Cooper Flagg , the Blue Devils held a double-digit lead in the second half and seemed destined for a spot in the national championship.

But the Cougars launched an explosive comeback, erasing a 14-point deficit in the final eight minutes to snatch a 70-67 victory.

As the game slipped away in the final moments, Mahomes couldn't hold back. He took to social media with a one-word post that captured the sentiment of Duke fans across the country: "Crazy!!"

The loss was particularly stinging given Mahomes ' long-standing admiration for the Duke program.

He's previously received high praise from former Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski , who once said Mahomes had the court vision and athleticism to succeed as a top-tier point guard had he chosen basketball.

Dual heartbreak for Mahomes

Mahomes ' basketball loyalty doesn't end with Duke. His own alma mater, Texas Tech, also had a strong tournament run that came to a disappointing halt in the Elite Eight.

"You already know! @texastechmbb."

Though that joy was short-lived, Mahomes remains one of the school's biggest supporters. He's not just a vocal fan-he's a major benefactor. Before finalizing his NIL deal with Adidas, Mahomes donated $5 million to Texas Tech athletics.

That contribution was commemorated when his personal logo was added to the Red Raiders ' uniforms-an emotional moment that Mahomes described as one of his most meaningful off-field accomplishments.

"Seeing my own logo on the Texas Tech uniform I put so much blood, sweat, and tears into is one of the most meaningful off-field accomplishments of my career," he said.

Now, with both of his favorite college teams eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, Mahomes is left to reflect-and reload-as he prepares to return to the gridiron.

Still, his passion for college basketball and unwavering support for student-athletes is clear. Whether it's Duke, Texas Tech, or any team that captures his loyalty, Mahomes proves once again he's all heart-even when the scoreboard doesn't cooperate.