No. 3 Duke Faces Miami as Cooper Flagg Looks to Extend Dominance

Freshman Cooper Flagg leads Duke into ACC matchup after record-breaking performance, while Miami seeks to end a six-game losing streak.

Duke's Cooper Flagg set an ACC freshman scoring record with 42 points in a win over Notre Dame, showcasing his competitive edge and versatility.
The Blue Devils, currently on a 10-game winning streak and leading the ACC, are 14-2 overall and undefeated in conference play at 6-0.
Miami enters the matchup struggling with a six-game losing streak and significant injuries, including key players Nijel Pack and Divine Ugochukwu.
Duke will be without defensive specialist Maliq Brown due to a knee injury, prompting lineup adjustments and increased roles for players like Khaman Maluach and Patrick Ngongba.
Miami's Jalil Bethea and Matthew Cleveland are expected to lead the Hurricanes offensively, though the team ranks low in defensive efficiency this season.