The Duke Blue Devils may have had the best roster in college basketball, but they ultimately met their match in the NCAA Tournament.
Despite having an exquisite roster that passed the eye test on both ends of the floor, even freshman Cooper Flagg couldn’t stop the Blue Devils from losing to the Houston Cougars in the Final Four.
Duke suffered the loss to Houston just before the national title game and after they went on an incredible March Madness run with wins over Mount St. Mary’s, Baylor, Arizona and Alabama.
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Duke Sends Parting Message After Cooper Flagg’s Freshman Season
Max EscarpioApr 8, 2025 4:55 PM EDT
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The Duke Blue Devils may have had the best roster in college basketball, but they ultimately met their match in the NCAA Tournament.
Despite having an exquisite roster that passed the eye test on both ends of the floor, even freshman Cooper Flagg couldn’t stop the Blue Devils from losing to the Houston Cougars in the Final Four.
Duke suffered the loss to Houston just before the national title game and after they went on an incredible March Madness run with wins over Mount St. Mary’s, Baylor, Arizona and Alabama.
Following the season, Duke posted a thankful message for the players, coaching staff and fans on social media.
“S/O to a squad that repped Duke Basketball at the highest level,” posted Duke.
