Houston ready to pit top D against Flagg, Duke

Houston has a plan to pit its top-ranked defense against Cooper Flagg and Duke.

ESPN - 12h

Duke vs. Houston odds, prediction, start time: 2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four picks by proven model

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its picks for Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils vs. the Houston Cougars in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament

CBS Sports - 9h

Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg named the AP men's college basketball player of the year

Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates were days away from clinching a spot in the Final Four, and the Blue Devils' freshman star was planning ahead. It was to be ready the next time teammates Khaman ...

Yahoo Sports - 15h

How old is Cooper Flagg: Duke freshman one of youngest players in Final Four

How old is Cooper Flagg? Here's what you need to know about the Duke phenom ahead of Saturday's Final Four vs. Houston in the men's NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

2024-25 CBS Sports Player of the Year: Duke freshman Cooper Flagg selected as nation's best

Houston's Kelvin Sampson is named Coach of the Year and Flagg also earns Freshman of Year honors

CBS Sports - 2d

5 things to know about Houston

Before Jon Scheyer coached his first game as Duke’s head coach, he coached a game against Houston as Duke’s head coach. Duke and Houston, for teams that haven’t played very often, are creating a ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Before Duke basketball game, Houston players reveal top Kelvin Sampson quotes at Final Four

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, a North Carolina native, has a slew of sayings the Cougars have become familiar with ahead of their Final Four game vs. Duke.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Efficiency metrics touted Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn all year. Now they're in the Final Four

The data told the story all year on Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn. The Blue Devils, Cougars, Gators and Tigers had held the top four spots in daily rankings from KenPom since the first half of ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Cooper Flagg, Duke men's basketball close in on title

Mar. 31—Cooper Flagg's freshman year of high school at Nokomis ended in a championship. His freshman year of college is two wins away from ending in the same fashion. Flagg and the Duke men's ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Top transfers at Duke, Houston turned down more money elsewhere to hunt for a national championship

Money was not the priority for a number of top transfers; winning was

CBS Sports - 13h

Duke and Houston square off in the Final 4

The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils and No. 2 Houston Cougars square off in the NCAA Tournament Final Four

ABC News - 51m

Duke's Cooper Flagg wins AP national player of the year, beating Auburn's Johni Broome

Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg was named the Associated Press national player of the year Friday

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Will Duke basketball be able to handle Houston’s physicality, defense at Final Four?

Houston is known for its physicality and toughness. Duke basketball has earned a similar reputation, going back to "grueling" preseason practices.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Houston vs Duke Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Fun Facts, Betting Trends, and Stats for 2025 Final Four

Houston Cougars vs. Duke Blue Devils Game Preview

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Flagg 4th freshman named AP Player of the Year

Duke star Cooper Flagg becomes just the fourth freshman to win AP men's college basketball Player of the Year award.

ESPN - 9h

NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg lands with Jazz, with his Duke teammate moving into top 5

With the Final Four set to begin this weekend, it’s time for another mock!

Yahoo Sports - 2d

March Madness bracket hot takes: Duke worthy Final Four favorite, but look out for Houston

Duke enters Final Four as a worthy favorite, but how can you ignore Houston's experience, defense and grit? Beware the upset!

Yahoo Sports - 4d

NBA mock draft roundup: Cooper Flagg leads projected first-round picks before Final Four

The Final Four for the men's NCAA Tournament is here, and Duke's Cooper Flagg leads the NBA draft mock draft roundup.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

2025 Final Four could answer the question: Is Duke's freshman class, led by Cooper Flagg, the best ever?

Potential Player of the Year Cooper Flagg headlines a terrific class that has more than lived up to expectations

CBS Sports - 3d

Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg named the AP men’s college basketball player of the year

Cooper Flagg becomes only the fourth freshman to win the award in its 64-year history.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

AI vs. pro gambler's $1 million March Madness bet coming down to Duke and Houston

The $1 million March Madness wager between a pro gambler and an artificial-intelligence site will be decided by the winner of the Duke-Houston game in the Final Four

ABC News - 18h

2025 Final Four odds, NCAA Tournament predictions: Houston vs. Duke picks from expert on 16-5 run

SportsLine expert Micah Roberts has revealed his Duke Blue Devils vs. Houston Cougars picks for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday

CBS Sports - 8h

March blandness? Top seeds dominate NCAA tournaments defined by a lack of upsets

On the men's side, Auburn, Duke, Florida and Houston are all No. 1 seeds. On the women's side, South Carolina and UCLA are top seeds, with two other No. 1 seeds possibly joining them later in the ...

NBC News - 4d

Revenge on Houston’s mind? Not so much

Or maybe it’s just that Houston’s players are smart enough to not provide bulletin board material. Duke knocked Houston out of last year’s NCAA tournament, beating the Cougars 54-51 in the Sweet ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

March Madness 2025 Betting: National Champion expert picks, odds, futures including Duke, Cooper Flagg MOP

Betting on Duke in the Final Four and the Most Outstanding Player Award

Yahoo Sports - 3d

How Auburn and Houston punched their tickets to the Final Four

Auburn and Houston punched their tickets to join fellow No. 1 seeds Duke and Florida in the Final Four.

ESPN - 5d

AI vs. pro gambler's $1 million March Madness bet coming down to Duke and Houston

The $1 million March Madness wager between a pro gambler and an artificial-intelligence site will be decided by the winner of the Duke-Houston game in the Final Four. The bottom line: both pro ...

Yahoo Sports - 18h

NCAA Tournament Final Four 2025: Basketball experts unveil score predictions for Florida-Auburn, Duke-Houston

College basketball experts reveal 2025 NCAA March Madness Final Four score predictions and national semifinal picks for Houston vs. Duke and Auburn vs. Florida

CBS Sports - 7h

Inside the Momentous Decision That Changed Cooper Flagg and Duke

Years before his starring turn at the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament, the freshman phenom wasn’t sure he would play for the Blue Devils.

The New York Times - 1d

Duke heads into Final Four as betting favorites

Duke (+105) leads Florida (+275), Houston (+450) and Auburn (+500) as the favorite to win the national championship.

ESPN - 5d

Duke baseball weekend recap

Duke ran its winning streak to six games before it ended this past weekend, but the Blue Devils’ baseball team won the rubber match of a three-game series against N.C. State. Duke (19-10, 7-5 ACC) ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

'An awesome Robin': Kon Knueppel helped Cooper Flagg — and made this Duke team one of the best we've ever seen

He's the best No. 2 in college hoops. This is how Knueppel went from Wisconsin to Duke — and quietly became a one-and-done lottery pick

CBS Sports - 1d

Predictions, previews for Auburn-Florida, Duke-Houston

Here's how each 1-seed reached San Antonio and their key to reaching the final, plus disagreement on one game.

ESPN - 2d

William Echoles spent his freshman year being 'patient.' Now he's ready for his moment.

OXFORD — William Echoles wasn’t used to sitting on the bench. As a true freshman defensive tackle at Ole Miss in 2024, Echoles – a four-star recruit from Houston, Mississippi, and top-100 player in ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Duke's Brown not 100% but expects bigger role

Duke's Maliq Brown, after dislocating his left shoulder, said he's ready for a bigger role in the Final Four following limited minutes in NCAA tournament wins last weekend.

ESPN - 9h

What makes Cooper Flagg so good?

Versatility and force are the two biggest factors that make the Duke prospect so coveted. Here's what NBA execs, scouts and coaches think about the Duke freshman sensation.

Yahoo Sports - 7h