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24-04-2025
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Duke Sends Parting Message to Cooper Flagg After NBA Draft Decision
In a decision that just about everyone in college basketball and the NBA were expecting at some point, Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg declared for the draft on Monday. The decision comes after a tremendous season in Durham, even though he should've been a senior in high school. On the year, Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks, all of which led the team. While he flirted with the idea of making a return to college, and there were rumors that he wanted to avoid certain franchises, inevitably, it was time for him to spread his wings. Advertisement The program made sure to send a heartwarming message to him on social media, expressing its gratitude for his time with the brotherhood. "League next. Duke forever. Thank you @Cooper_Flagg‼️💙💙😈," wrote the program. In his one season with Duke, Flagg led the team to its best record (35-4) since the 2014-15 season. He was also named ACC Player of the Year, ACC Rookie of the Year, ACC All-Defensive Team, a consensus first-team All-American, and the player of the year by multiple outlets. While the fans were hoping that the next great prodigy would end the program's title drought, Flagg and the Blue Devils ended up falling in the Final Four against Houston, the eventual runner-up. Advertisement In terms of where Flagg will end up for the start of his NBA career, there are three teams that share the best odds of securing the No. 1 pick. Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2).Dale Zanine-Imagn Images According to CBS Sports' Sam Quinn, the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets all share a 14% chance of securing the top pick. The NBA draft lottery is scheduled for May 12, which in all likelihood means that will be when Flagg finds out where he is going. That is, unless he truly decides to pull an Eli Manning of sorts, and force his way to a different team. Although his college career didn't end with him winning the title, he still had a spectacular career that won't be forgotten anytime soon. Related: Cooper Flagg Facing Backlash From Duke Fans After NBA Draft Decision
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26-03-2025
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Duke Makes Major Cooper Flagg Announcement Ahead of Sweet 16
Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg is having a freshman season for the record books. The 18-year-old forward leads Duke in points (18.7), rebounds (7.5), assists (4.2), steals (1.4), blocks (1.3), and minutes per game (30.1), and he's built up quite the trophy case, which includes an ACC Player of the Year award, plus an ACC Rookie of the Year, ACC All-Defensive Team, ACC All-Freshman Team, and a first-team All-ACC selection in addition to being a consensus first-team All-American. And now, Flagg has one more accolade to celebrate. Advertisement Duke announced on Tuesday that Flagg had won the Oscar Robertson Trophy, given annually to the National Player of the Year as voted on by the United States Basketball Writers Association. "🚨 GOT THE NPOTY ON OUR SQUAD 🚨," the Duke men's basketball X account posted. Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) brings the ball up the Donnan-Imagn Images Flagg is the first Duke player to win the award since Zion Williamson in in 2019, and he's just the third Blue Devils players to win it since Shane Battier and Jason Williams won in back-to-back years in 2000 and 2001. Flagg bounced back from an ankle injury in Duke's 93-49 win over Mount St. Mary's in the team's NCAA Tournament opener on Friday, and he followed it up with an 18-point, nine-rebound performance in an 89-66 win over Baylor in the second round on Sunday, though he did take a blow to the eye that had some fans concerned. Advertisement 'Yeah, I'm all good,' Flagg said after the game. 'My eye feels pretty good right now.' Related: Fans Furious With USC Coach After JuJu Watkins' Season-Ending Injury
