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Fatal flaw that will doom Duke basketball in 2025 NCAA Tournament


Published on 2025-03-11 12:45:16 - ClutchPoints
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  • A big reason why expectations were so high for this team was star freshman Cooper Flagg. Flagg is one of the best NBA prospects that the game has ever seen, and he was viewed as the #1 2025 draft pick before he even started his Duke career. He is a special player, and he is having a special season.

The article from MSN discusses a significant concern for Duke University's basketball team as they approach the 2025 NCAA Tournament. It highlights a "fatal flaw" in Duke's gameplay, focusing on their inconsistent performance and lack of a dominant big man in the paint. Despite having talented guards and shooters, the team struggles with rebounding and interior defense, which could be exploited by teams with strong frontcourts. The piece suggests that unless Duke addresses this weakness, possibly through strategic recruitment or development of current players, their chances of advancing deep into the tournament could be compromised. The article also touches on the pressure on Coach Jon Scheyer to rectify these issues to maintain Duke's storied basketball legacy.

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