Cooper Flagg's return boosts Duke's championship chances

Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils have had an impressive start in the NCAA tournament. They won their first two games by large margins, beating their opponents by 44 and 23 points. Flagg's performance has been remarkable for a freshman, especially after recovering from an ankle injury he sustained before the ACC Championship game. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith praised Flagg's return during a recent episode of First Take. He highlighted Flagg's strong stats, including an average of 16 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists, and three blocks across the two games. Smith believes Duke is in great shape to compete for the national title. Smith pointed out that while other teams like Florida have struggled, Duke looks very strong. With Flagg's return and the great contributions from junior guard Tyrese Proctor, Duke is emerging as a favorite to win the championship. However, head coach Jon Scheyer is keeping the focus on their next game. Duke will face off against Arizona on March 27. Winning this game will secure them a spot in the Elite Eight. Fans are excited about Duke’s potential as the tournament progresses.