Duke storms into Sweet 16, faces Arizona next!

Mar 28,2025 by kiran verma

Cooper Flagg shines with 18 points vs. Baylor.

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Tyrese Proctor breaks records with 25 points.

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Maliq Brown might return for the big game.

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Mental toughness: Duke’s secret weapon revealed.

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Fans say this team’s a title contender.

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Duke already beat Arizona 69-55 this season.

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