Pittsburgh Basketball: 3 keys to road matchup vs Duke Blue Devils
Title: Share on Facebook Pittsburgh Basketball is on a 5-game win streak and ranks among the top teams in the ACC, facing a challenging matchup against No. 4 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke's star player, Cooper Flagg, is the No. 1 freshman and a top NBA draft prospect, leading Duke in points, rebounds, and assists. To limit Flagg's impact, Pittsburgh can utilize three-point shooters like Diaz-Graham and Zack Austin to stretch the floor, making it difficult for Flagg to defend effectively. Defensively, Pittsburgh faces challenges in containing Flagg, as their interior matchup options may struggle against his size and skill. For Pittsburgh to succeed, Jaland Lowe and Ishmael Leggett need to combine for over 30 points, building on their previous contributions in last year's win against Duke. Lowe and Leggett are both averaging over 17 points per game, suggesting they could exploit mismatches against Duke's guards. Damian Dunn's potential absence due to injury could impact Pittsburgh's scoring options and overall strategy. Duke's roster has few weaknesses, but Kon Knueppel's inconsistent shooting can be a vulnerability for the team. In previous losses, Knueppel has struggled significantly with shooting, indicating that limiting his effectiveness could be key for Pittsburgh's defense. If Pittsburgh can focus on neutralizing Flagg and forcing Knueppel to take the lead, they may have a chance to compete against Duke.
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Original Article Author: Tristan Freeman
