The Maine event at Duke continues to go from strength to strength. In his latest display of brilliance, Flagg powered the Blue Devils to a hard-fought 63-56 victory over Wake Forest. When the team struggling in the second half, Flagg shined brightest, dropping 24 points on 8-of-16 shooting and proving once again why he’s in the discussion for the National Player of the Year.

The Blue Devils are riding high with a flawless 9-0 record in ACC play and an impressive 19-2 overall record, earning them the No. 2 spot in the latest AP poll. Their only setbacks this season? Close battles against ranked Kansas and Kentucky. Head coach Jon Scheyer will be hoping to continue this momentum as he looks to guide his team to a NCAA championship.

Having guided his team to an Elite 8 last season , Scheyer hit the jackpot when he managed to recruit Flagg and will be hoping Flagg’s impact on the court can drag the Blue Devils to finishing line. While analysts do consider Duke to be one of the favorites to win the competition , there are doubts about their qualities due to the fact that they play in the ACC which lacks  top-tier competitors and can be a chink in the armor for the Devils.

“Duke right now look like the favorites to win the championship” said Rob Dauster of the The Field Of 68: After Dark podcast. John Fanta however has his reservations pointing out the competition in the ACC. He says, ” I mean they are right there, they should be favored to win it with Auburn you know equally.” He continues,” I think its hard to know a little bit how dominant they could be in the NCAA tournament, are they gonna be up until the final four like UConn type numbers of winning games by 15 to 20 points because Cooper Flagg is just that good, it’s little hard to know because of the ACC.”

While doubts about Duke’s credibility may hold some weight, it’s worth noting that Auburn’s only loss this season came at the hands of the John Schyer led team. The Blue Devils are well positioned to challenge for the championship as long as key players like Cooper Flagg stay fit.

With March madness looming around the corner , lets take a look into who the Duke Blue Devils play next!

What’s next for Cooper Flagg and co

With their eyes firmly set on the championship, the Duke Blue Devils are looking to make a statement as they face off against the struggling North Carolina Tar Heels at the iconic Cameron Indoor Stadium. With an 89.3% chance to win, ESPN expects Coach Scheyer’s squad to continue their dominance as they march towards March Madness.

Cooper Flagg will look to continue his impressive performances. He is currently averaging 19.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and shooting 48.7% from the field as he looks to cement his place as the favorite to win the Naismith Player of the Year against Auburn’s Johni Broome.

While the ACC’s strength remains a debate. Duke’s dominance is undeniable.Their next game against a struggling North Carolina team offers another chance for them to shine. With Cooper Flagg leading the NPOY race, the Blue Devils look ready to make a deep championship run this season! Stay tuned for more updates!