Duke Wins 23rd ACC Championship, Prepares for NCAA Tournament

The Duke Blue Devils secured their 23rd ACC Tournament championship by defeating the Louisville Cardinals 73-62, despite being without star player Cooper Flagg due to an ankle injury. The victory highlighted the team's resilience, with Tyrese Proctor and Kon Knueppel stepping up, scoring 19 and 18 points respectively. Duke's coach Jon Scheyer praised the team's ability to respond to adversity, especially after losing Flagg and Maliq Brown earlier in the tournament. This win marked a historic sweep of both the ACC regular season and tournament titles, a feat not achieved since 2005-06. As they prepare for the NCAA Tournament, Duke is projected to be a top seed, with analysts suggesting they may even secure the No. 1 overall seed. The Blue Devils' impressive record of 31-3 and their strong performance in the ACC Tournament have set high expectations for their upcoming March Madness run.