Four days after defeating a UNC signee, Duke basketball enthusiast and Maine commit Ace Flagg captured another championship.

It seems a foregone conclusion Cooper Flagg of Duke will become the top pick in this year’s NBA draft. Illinois coach Brad Underwood has a different idea.

Duke zigged when others zagged. It went young rather than old. Instead of stocking up on experienced transfers, the Blue Devils loaded up with high-end, five-star freshmen. It is working wonderfully so far,