Final Four, Cooper Flagg and Houston

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Cooper Flagg, Duke Collapse Stuns CBB Fans as L.J. Cryer, Houston Steal Final Four Win
With the Blue Devils leading by one point and 20 seconds left in the second half, Cooper Flagg fouled Cougars forward J'Wan Roberts following a missed free throw. Roberts sunk both of his fouls shots to put Houston up by one, and a jumper from Flagg on Duke's ensuing possession fell short.
Cooper Flagg’s college career ends suddenly as Duke blows 14-point lead in Final Four
Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after making a basket while being fouled as Houston's Joseph Tugler (11) and Emanuel Sharp (21) watch during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) AP
Final Four: Duke's all-time meltdown vs. Houston included a questionable call on Cooper Flagg
There's no defending a team after a choke job like that, but Duke does have one legitimate gripe about the refs.

Cooper Flagg becomes Eighth Duke player to win Wooden Award

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Duke's Cooper Flagg Wins 2025 Wooden Award over Johni Broome, Walter Clayton Jr., More
Duke forward Cooper Flagg won the 2025 Wooden Award, which is presented annually to the best college basketball player in the country. Flagg earned the honor over four other finalists, including Auburn forward Johni Broome, Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr., Alabama guard Mark Sears and Purdue guard Braden Smith.
Cooper Flagg becomes 8th Duke player to win the Wooden Award
Duke forward Cooper Flagg was named the John R. Wooden Award winner as the nation's top men's player, beating out Auburn's Johni Broome.
Duke's Cooper Flagg wins Wooden Award, joining elite company as fourth freshman to receive honor
Cooper Flagg of Duke became the fourth freshman in history to win the Wooden Award, joining Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson.
Potential Sixers prospect Cooper Flagg shines, but Duke falls short
Flagg finished with 27 points with 19 coming in the second half with seven rebounds, four assists, and three blocks. He also ...
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Duke's Cooper Flagg phantom foul call costs Blue Devils chance at national title game
Cooper Flagg didn't deserve this. For all those who want referees to let the players decide the game, the ending to Duke ...
Duke freshmen thriving outside Cooper Flagg's shadow when lights are brightest
How Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach have played the past month has helped make a case for Duke's freshman class being among ...
Duke blows late lead as Houston stunningly advances to NCAA final
Who said this NCAA Tournament lacked upsets? Saturday night produced a whopper. Cooper Flagg and mighty Duke, the favorites ...
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HEARTBREAK BY HOUSTON: Duke men's basketball ends championship run after Cougars' ferocious Final Four comeback
Scheyer and his team fell in devastating fashion 70-67 to fellow No. 1-seed Houston in San Antonio’s Alamodome Saturday night ...
Duke Basketball: NPOY Cooper Flagg Enjoys 'Honesty' From Jon Scheyer
The Duke basketball phenom is only the fourth freshman to become the AP National Player of the Year. It’s been an outstanding ...
March Madness 2025 Betting: National Champion expert picks, odds, futures including Duke, Cooper Flagg MOP
However, Duke has the best player in the country, Cooper Flagg, the highest-rated offense, the tallest average height, the No ...