Duke basketball: 3 X-Factors that will have massive impact on Final Four
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Duke basketball X-Factors in Final Four:
AJ Griffin
The breakout game for AJ Griffin in the NCAA Tournament was coming. You could feel it.
Griffin exploded for 18 points in the Elite Eight victory against Arkansas on 7-of-9 shooting from the field and 2-of-3 from 3-point range.
Duke desperately needs the offensive prowess of the freshman from White Plains, New York in order to stretch the opposing defense and make things easier for the trio of Banchero, Moore, and Williams.