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Cooper Flagg Returns, Fuels Duke's NCAA Title Hopes

3/21/2025

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Flagg's NCAA Comeback

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is making a triumphant return just in time for the NCAA Tournament opener against Mount St. Mary's on March 21, following his recovery from a sprained ankle. As a top contender for the Naismith Player of the Year, Flagg's impressive average of 18.9 points and 7.5 rebounds this season has ignited Duke's championship aspirations.

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Duke's Tournament Challenge

The Duke Blue Devils, the top seed in the NCAA Tournament, are set to clash with No. 16 Mount St. Mary's on March 21 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. With a stellar 31-3 record and a fierce defense led by Cooper Flagg, Duke presents a formidable challenge for Mount St. Mary's, who, despite their MAAC Championship win and a 23-12 record, will need to summon every ounce of strength to compete.

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Flagg's NCAA Comeback

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is making a triumphant return just in time for the NCAA Tournament opener against Mount St. Mary's on March 21, following his recovery from a sprained ankle. As a top contender for the Naismith Player of the Year, Flagg's impressive average of 18.9 points and 7.5 rebounds this season has ignited Duke's championship aspirations.

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