Duke's Kon Knueppel shines as ACC Tournament MVP

Duke freshman Kon Knueppel was named the Most Valuable Player of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, stepping up in the absence of teammate Cooper Flagg, who was sidelined with a sprained ankle. Duke defeated Louisville 73-62 to win the championship. Knueppel averaged 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists during the tournament, significantly improving from his regular season stats. He showcased his skills by scoring 28 points in the quarterfinals against Georgia Tech. With Flagg expected to return for the NCAA Tournament, Duke's performance highlighted their depth and talent beyond Flagg. The Blue Devils are likely to be the top seed in the upcoming tournament.