The goal of any top-ranked college basketball team is, of course, to win a national championship, something Duke is well-equipped to do this season. However, it seems this year’s Blue Devils have enacted a separate goal — to impose their will on the rest of the ACC.

Star freshman Cooper Flagg scored 14 of his 19 points after halftime to help No. 4 Duke beat Pittsburgh 76-47.

The Duke Blue Devils overcame some early foul trouble for freshman superstar Cooper Flagg on Tuesday night, still getting 19 points from the 18-year-old forward in a 76-47 victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers.

The Blue Devils’ dominant defense was again on point against Pittsburgh, and freshmen Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel were active on offense.

Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg had a highlight-reel moment with a coast-to-coast dunk while being fouled Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

With winter break coming to a close, No. 4 Duke men’s basketball takes on Pittsburgh at home Tuesday evening. In a battle of ACC heavyweights, the Blue Devils have a 34-24 lead after 20 minutes.

Another game, another excellent Cooper Flagg performance. Yawn. The Duke star posted 19 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block

Star freshman and Maine native Cooper Flagg scored 14 of his 19 points after halftime — including a jaw-dropper of a coast-to-coast dunk — to help No. 4 Duke beat Pittsburgh 76-47 on Tuesday night. Fellow rookie Kon Knueppel had 17 points and made four 3-pointers for the Blue Devils (13-2,