Duke Wins ACC Title Without Injured Star Cooper Flagg

The Blue Devils defeated Louisville 73-62, displaying depth as they prepare for a likely No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Duke secured its 23rd ACC Tournament title with a 73-62 victory over Louisville, overcoming the absence of star freshman Cooper Flagg, who is recovering from an ankle injury.
Freshman Kon Knueppel, named tournament MVP, stepped up in Flagg's absence, averaging 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists across three games.
Flagg, the ACC Player of the Year, is expected to return for the NCAA Tournament after suffering a sprained ankle during the ACC quarterfinals against Georgia Tech.
Duke's defense was pivotal in the championship game, holding Louisville to 9-of-35 shooting in the second half and outscoring the Cardinals 40-24 after halftime.
With a 31-3 record and both the ACC regular season and tournament titles, Duke is projected to be the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.