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Cooper Flagg's 30-Point Performance Propels Duke to Elite Eight

Freshman phenom Flagg leads Duke past Arizona, setting up a marquee showdown with Alabama in the NCAA Tournament's East Region.

  • Cooper Flagg delivered a standout performance with 30 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks in Duke's 100-93 victory over Arizona in the Sweet 16.
  • Duke has advanced to the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year and will face Alabama in a 1 vs. 2 matchup in the East Region on Saturday.
  • Flagg has fully recovered from a recent ankle injury, showcasing his versatility and dominance as a freshman star.
  • Kevin Love praised Flagg and future Duke recruit Cam Boozer as examples of the 'unicorn' generation of positionless basketball players.
  • Duke's continued success under coach Jon Scheyer is bolstered by top-tier recruiting, including commitments from Cam and Cayden Boozer, ensuring the program's sustained prominence.
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