Flagg's growth, Broome's consistency show in Auburn-Duke matchup featuring AP All-Americans

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Flagg's growth, Broome's consistency show in Auburn-Duke matchup featuring AP All-Americans
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Freshman Cooper Flagg shined in No. 9 Duke's win against No. 2 Auburn and fellow preseason Associated Press All-American Johni Broome. Flagg finished with 16 of his 22 points after halftime to go with 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks. He also showed growth by avoiding turnovers in 37 minutes.

Duke’s Cooper Flagg reacts after scoring a basket ahead of Auburn ’s Johni Broome during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Auburn ’s Johni Broome drives as Duke’s Maliq Brown, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Duke’s Cooper Flagg collides with Auburn ’s Chaney Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Dec.

For Flagg, it was sign of big-game growth after late stumbles in losses to Kentucky and Kansas, along with handling the physical play of the Tigers.Gwath has career highs of 25 points and 10 rebounds, No. 24 San Diego State beats Fresno State 84-62“That’s something I’m going to start to see more and more,” Flagg said. “It’s definitely going to be a game plan for the other team, just to try and be physical with me.

“I told him all week: ‘They’re going at you the whole time,’” junior teammate Tyrese Proctor said. “They had a couple of dirty plays. I just told him to keep his head composed and poised and just trust himself.” “To be able to coach him, he never fights you,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. “He just never fights you. In a game, you can get on him. In practice he’s always wanting to get better and in every aspect of his game.

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