Duke and Alabama are set to clash in the Elite Eight after both teams secured multiple wins in the NCAA Tournament.
Before reaching this stage, Duke took down Arizona, Baylor, and Mount St. Mary’s, while Alabama defeated BYU, Saint Mary’s, and Robert Morris.
Following Duke’s victory over the Wildcats, freshman standout Cooper Flagg addressed the media alongside teammates Kon Knueppel, Sion James, Tyrese Proctor, and Khaman Maluach.
During the press conference, the players were asked to share their thoughts on the upcoming showdown with Alabama. After Proctor and others described the matchup as a “war,” Flagg kept it brief.
“Nothing to add,” he said.
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Flagg has been one of the nation’s top players throughout his freshman season with the Duke Blue Devils. He is currently a finalist for the prestigious Naismith Player of the Year award, given to the best player in college basketball.
The other finalists include Auburn’s Johni Broome and Purdue’s Braden Smith.
Throughout the season, Flagg has averaged 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He’s also contributed 1.3 blocks and 1.4 steals per game, leading Duke in all five statistical categories.