Duke Advances to Final Four, Marking a New Era

Duke has successfully reached the Final Four for the first time since the era of Coach K, overwhelming Alabama with an 85-65 victory in the East Regional Final. Kon Knueppel led the charge for the Blue Devils, scoring 21 points in a performance where star freshman Cooper Flagg faced challenges, managing only a 6-of-16 shooting record. The previous time Duke appeared in the Final Four was back in 2022, during Coach K’s final season before Jon Scheyer stepped in as the head coach. Duke is now set to clash with either Houston or Tennessee, depending on the outcome of their contest.