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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.
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