Duke University has once again demonstrated its dominance in college basketball by securing its place in the 2025 Final Four with a resounding 85-65 victory over Alabama in the Elite Eight.
This success marks another chapter in the rich history of the Blue Devils, who continue to establish themselves as one of the most successful programs in NCAA history.
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Under the direction of new coach Jon Scheyer, who took over after the retirement of legend Mike Krzyzewski in 2022, Duke is once again a formidable contender.
The team has shown great cohesion, standing out with brilliant individual performances from players such as Cooper Flagg, one of the most coveted talents, who contributed 16 points and nine rebounds in the previous game.
However, it was freshman Kon Knueppel who stole the show with 21 points, five rebounds and five assists, key in the win over Alabama.
The Blue Devils have reached the Final Four 18 times, with their first appearance in 1963
Duke’s return to the pre-championship round for the first time since 2022 reaffirms its status as one of the greatest powers in college basketball, even with the coaching transition.
With players like Flagg, Knueppel and Khaman Maluach, the team is one of the favorites, with several of these young talents projected to be selected in the next NBA Draft.
How many NCAA basketball National Championships does Duke have?
Throughout its history, Duke has won five national championships in the 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010 and 2015 seasons. They also reached the final and finished as runners-up in the 1964, 1978, 1986, 1990, 1994 and 1999 editions.
The history of the program has been marked by consistency and the presence of players who have made their mark in both the NCAA and the NBA.
In pursuit of a sixth national title, Duke will have to overcome the best in the Final Four to continue making college basketball history, and the Blue Devils are certainly ready to continue their legacy.
