Duke Prepares for Final Home Game of the Season
The No. 2 Duke Blue Devils are hitting their stride as they near the end of the regular season, with the ACC and NCAA Tournaments fast approaching. However, before shifting focus to postseason play, they have one final home game on Monday night at the legendary Cameron Indoor Stadium against Wake Forest.
This game is expected to be the last home appearance for freshman star Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in June’s NBA Draft. Though Flagg has expressed some interest in returning, the chances remain slim. The night will also honor several key seniors, including Tyrese Proctor, Sion James, Mason Gillis, Stanley Borden, Maliq Brown, and Cameron Sheffield. Ahead of the game, Duke posted a simple but emotional four-word message for their home crowd in Durham, North Carolina.
While Senior Night will take center stage, Flagg’s historic season has been impossible to overlook. The Blue Devils, now 26-3, have dropped just one game in over two months.
Flagg leads Duke in multiple categories, including points (19.3), rebounds (7.6), assists (4.1), steals (1.5), and blocks (1.1). He also tops the team in minutes played and field goal percentage, making him a leading candidate for National Player of the Year.
With a 17-1 ACC record, Duke is in prime position to secure a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They hold a slight edge over second-place Clemson (16-2) with just two regular-season games remaining.
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