Duke faced a heartbreaking defeat in the NCAA national semifinal against Houston, losing 70-67 after leading for most of the game. With just seconds remaining, Cooper Flagg, a promising freshman, failed to make a crucial shot, resulting in Houston's incredible comeback. Duke had a notable lead and had prepared extensively under coach Jon Scheyer, but their efforts fell short. The game exemplified not only a personal tragedy for the players but also highlighted a moment in college basketball history destined to be remembered for years to come.
"With eight seconds left in Saturday's national semifinal against No. 1 Houston, their son Cooper rose up for the turnaround jumper that legacies are made of. Sink it, and Duke's in the national championship game for the first time in a decade. But miss it? Everything, over."
"Cooper Flagg untucked his Blue Devils jersey and lifted his white undershirt up to his chin, grasping for something while everything else slipped out of his reach."
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