Duke’s coronation was all but written late in the second half against Houston in the 2025 men’s Final Four. The Blue Devils led by 14 points with just over eight minutes left, putting the program on the doorstep of the national championship game. Duke’s talent advantage was overwhelming: Cooper Flagg was living up to the generational hype with a brilliant performance, Kon Knueppel knocked down outside shots to show why he’s a lottery pick, and Khaman Maluach towered over everyone on the court to show why he’s one, too. Duke’s latest freshman super team was too good to fail.
Just as the first narratives for a potential Duke vs.
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