Overview

• Cooper Flagg returned from a sprained ankle to play 22 minutes in Duke's first-round NCAA Tournament win, scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds.
• Duke's 93-49 victory featured strong performances from Tyrese Proctor, who led the team with 19 points, and a balanced offensive effort with 14 three-pointers.
• Flagg's recovery included a structured plan with underwater treadmill exercises and gradual practice reintroduction, ensuring he was fully prepared for the game.
• Duke's dominant first half, marked by 60.6% shooting and just one turnover, set the tone for the blowout win over the 16th-seeded Mountaineers.
• The Blue Devils advance to face Baylor in the second round, aiming to continue their pursuit of a sixth national championship.