Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 points

Duke guard Cooper Flagg (2) gestures after hitting a 3-point shot against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz.

Duke guard Cooper Flagg (2) gestures after hitting a 3-point shot against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)


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TUCSON, Ariz. — Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg got his first taste of a true college road atmosphere on Friday night, playing in front of a raucous announced crowd of 14,634 at Arizona's McKale Center. For a few early moments, he looked a little nervous. It was fleeting. Flagg scored 16 points in the second half, finishing with a game-high 24 as No. 12 Duke pulled away for a 69-55 win over No. 17 Arizona. The preseason All-American shot 10 of 22 from the field, grabbed six rebounds and had three assists, two blocks and a steal.

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