Duke advanced to their 18th Final Four, defeating Alabama 85-65. This victory marks the first Final Four appearance for Duke since coach Jon Scheyer took over in 2022. Kon Knueppel led Duke with 21 points, while Cooper Flagg, named Most Outstanding Player of the East Region, contributed 16 points and nine rebounds. Alabama’s Labaron Philon scored 16 points. The Crimson Tide, who had set an NCAA tournament record with 25 three-pointers in their previous game, struggled against Duke, finishing 8-for-32 from beyond the arc. Duke’s defense was key, holding Alabama to 26 points below their season average of over 91 points per game. Duke outscored Alabama in the paint 40-28, showcasing their superior size and physicality.
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