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, proof that with the right players, you can win big with teenagers. Cooper Flagg, of course, is no ordinary 18-year-old, and a similar statement can be made about 19-year-old Kon Knueppel. Duke’s two leading scorers and projected one-and-done lottery picks have established themselves among the premier duos in the country.