Flagg’s Clutch Performance Sends Duke to Elite Eight!

Cooper Flagg delivered a spectacular performance, scoring 30 points, grabbing seven assists, six rebounds, and blocking three shots, as Duke defeated Arizona 100-93 in a thrilling NCAA Tournament clash. His highlights included a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from the logo, impressive no-look passes, and a crucial block that sent an Arizona player into the cheerleaders.

Flagg’s dominant display propelled Duke to within one win of the Final Four, setting up a highly anticipated matchup against Alabama. Coach Jon Scheyer described Flagg’s performance as “one of the best tournament performances I’ve ever coached or been a part of.”

The game also featured a standout performance from Arizona’s Caleb Love, who scored 35 points, nearly matching his career high. Love’s scoring spree brought Arizona back from a 19-point deficit, cutting it to five points late in the game. However, Flagg and Duke ultimately prevailed.

Duke’s offense was highly efficient, shooting 60% from the field and 57.9% from 3-point range. Key moments included Flagg’s buzzer-beating 3, no-look assists, and a pivotal block late in the game.

Despite Love’s impressive performance, which included scoring more points than he did in his famous game against Duke in 2022, Arizona couldn’t overcome Duke’s offensive firepower.

In other news, Duke’s Maliq Brown returned from a shoulder injury, playing limited minutes. Arizona secured a commitment from top high school prospect Koa Peat and is also expected to add LeBron James’ son Bryce James to their roster.