Duke's Cooper Flagg Shines in Victory Over Miami, Solidifying Freshman Dominance
The top NBA prospect contributed 16 points and six assists as Duke extended its ACC lead with a commanding win.
- Cooper Flagg scored 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, with six assists and five rebounds in Duke's 97-60 victory over Miami.
- Duke improved to 16-1 in ACC play and 25-3 overall, maintaining its position as a projected No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament forecasts.
- Flagg, a 6-foot-9 freshman and the top NBA prospect, leads Duke in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks this season.
- The Blue Devils played without injured junior Maliq Brown, while Miami also faced roster challenges, including the absence of Nijel Pack.
- Flagg's standout season, featuring averages of 19.5 points and 7.7 rebounds, has positioned him as a frontrunner for Freshman of the Year.