Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils faced a setback against Kentucky but bounced back in a remarkable way with an 86 - 35 victory over Wofford. In this game, Flagg had a relatively understated stat line, scoring just nine points, grabbing eight rebounds, and dishing out six assists in a mere 28 minutes on the court.

Coach Scheyer's Praise for Flagg's Leadership

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer heaped praise on Flagg for his leadership during the win. He recognized Flagg's ability to play team basketball rather than focusing solely on his own shots. "For us, this was a great bounce-back game," Scheyer said. "We're really proud of how we shared the ball today. Sharing the ball is a great sign that our guys are responding to Tuesday night. Cooper and Kon (Knueppel) in particular didn't score a lot of points, but it would have been very easy for one of them to hunt for shots in the second half. Instead, they made the right plays, and that's contagious."

Duke's Historic Defensive Performance

With their demolition of Wofford, Duke achieved a historic feat. They allowed the fewest points by an opponent in program history during the shot-clock era. The Blue Devils had not held an opponent to 35 points or fewer since 1968. Scheyer was quick to shout out his team for their incredible defense, attributing it to their competitive nature. "We're proud of our team and the character this group has," he said. "They came out with a competitive edge right away and were ready to compete at a high level. It's a testament to their dedication and hard work."

Looking Ahead to the Next Game

Flagg and his squad are now looking to keep the momentum going in their upcoming game against the No. 17 - ranked Arizona Wildcats. They will need to build on their recent success and continue to play with the same intensity and teamwork. The players will be focused on maintaining their defensive prowess and finding ways to score efficiently. With Flagg leading the way and the team's collective spirit, they have the potential to make another significant impact on the court.