An Alabama team boasting the nation's highest-scoring offense was supposed to present a challenge for Duke.
It did not. Duke's defense handcuffed Alabama's high-octane attack while its own offense put on another clinic in a 85-65 win Saturday night in the East regional final. With the win, Duke advances to its first Final Four since 2022.
Armed with National Player of the Year candidate Cooper Flagg and arguably the best supporting cast in the nation, Duke will be the favorite in San Antonio to cut down the nets.
The Blue Devils demonstrated why on Saturday with an overwhelming effort on both side of the floor.