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Newsweek
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Duke Reacts to Cooper Flagg-Kon Knueppel Postgame Interaction
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former Duke stars Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel were both projected to be NBA lottery picks, and both players were top-five selections in the 2025 draft. Flagg went No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks, and Knueppel No. 4 overall to the Charlotte Hornets. So when they saw their respective NBA Summer League schedules, they both likely had July 14 circled. The Mavericks and Hornets met on Monday night, and though Flagg didn't play—Dallas made the decision over the weekend to bench him for the rest of the Summer League (likely to avoid injury risk)—that didn't stop him from sharing a special embrace with his former Blue Devils teammate. The Duke men's basketball account posted a video on X of Flagg and Knueppel sharing an embrace in the handshake line after the game with the caption: "Kon 🤝 Coop @NBASummerLeague." More NBA: LeBron James Sends Message to Cavaliers Executive Amid Trade Speculation It was the first meeting the two teammates had since getting drafted nearly three weeks ago. The two will likely see each other a few times during the regular season as well; the Mavericks and Hornets play each other twice a year. Charlotte got the better on Monday's meeting, cruising to an 87-69 victory. While Flagg watched from the bench in street clothes, Knueppel put on an admirable performance. The 19-year-old guard recorded a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) along with four assists, a block, and a steal in 6 minutes of action. He was the game's leading scorer right behind teammate KJ Simpson, who logged 18 points and seven assists. Both Flagg and Knueppel had standout freshmen seasons at Duke last year. Cooper Flagg #2 and Kon Knueppel #7 of the Duke Blue Devils react after Flagg scored a three point basket to end the first half against the Arizona Wildcats in the East Regional Sweet Sixteen... Cooper Flagg #2 and Kon Knueppel #7 of the Duke Blue Devils react after Flagg scored a three point basket to end the first half against the Arizona Wildcats in the East Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 27, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. MoreMore NBA/WNBA: Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings The 19-year-old Flagg, who averaged a team-high 19.2 points per game along with 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per contest, was named the National College Player of the Year and ACC Player of the Year while also winning the Lute Olson, Julius Erving, and Wayman Tisdale awards. He was also a consensus first-team All-American plus a first-team All-ACC, ACC All-Defensive Team, and ACC All-Freshman selection. Conversely, Knueppel, who averaged 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game last season, was an ACC All-Freshman Team and second-team All-ACC selection. He also took home ACC Tournament MVP honors as well.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cooper Flagg's College GPA Goes Viral Before NBA Draft
Cooper Flagg's College GPA Goes Viral Before NBA Draft originally appeared on The Spun. It's no secret that Cooper Flagg will be the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft. The Duke phenom proved he's capable of being a franchise player during his only season of college basketball. Advertisement Despite dealing with sky-high expectations, Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game for the Blue Devils. ESPN's Jay Bilas believes Flagg will be a star at the next level as long as he stays healthy. "Flagg has All-NBA potential, and I believe that he will reach it," Bilas said. "As long as he stays healthy, he will not fail in the NBA. He is just different. Putting aside the skills and measurable traits, Flagg is one of the most competitive players I have seen at this age. Yes, a lot of prospects are competitive, but this guy is on the highest tier of competitors. At only 18, Flagg is mature beyond his years - far beyond most 22-year-old prospects in this draft." While most of the hype surrounding Flagg is due to his physical gifts, it's also worth noting that he's an incredibly smart prospect. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 27: Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Arizona Wildcats in the East Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 27, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by)Prior to going to college, Flagg had a 4.10 GPA at Montverde Academy. Though it's not much of a surprise, his success in the classroom carried over to Duke. Advertisement Earlier this season, Duke revealed that Flagg had a 4.0 GPA during the fall semester. "What if Cooper Flagg is: the best defensive player in college basketball and leads the team in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocks and got a 4.0 fall GPA and turned 18 last month," Duke's basketball team wrote on social media. That's awfully impressive considering he spends a good portion of his time on the hardwood. Flagg's GPA for the spring semester has not been shared at this time. At this point, we're convinced that he took care of business. Related: Cooper Flagg's Girlfriend, Lola Ressler, Gains Attention During NCAA Tournament Cooper Flagg's College GPA Goes Viral Before NBA Draft first appeared on The Spun on Jun 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Duke's Cooper Flagg adds Wooden Award to National Player of the Year Honors including AP, NABC Awards
Duke's Cooper Flagg adds Wooden Award to National Player of the Year Honors including AP, NABC Awards NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 27: Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Arizona Wildcats in the East Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 27, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by) (Patrick Smith via Getty Images) Duke's Cooper Flagg was named the John R. Wooden National Player of the Year on Saturday, adding to a list of NPOY honors from major outlets. The freshman forward was announced as the winner just hours before his Blue Devils were scheduled to face Houston in the Final Four. This story will be updated.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
March Madness: Alabama, fueled by Mark Sears, sets NCAA tournament record with 3-point barrage against BYU
March Madness: Alabama, fueled by Mark Sears, sets NCAA tournament record with 3-point barrage against BYU NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 27: Mark Sears #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a basket against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second half in the East Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 27, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by) (Patrick Smith via Getty Images) Alabama's outburst against BYU in the Sweet 16 is one for the record books. With his ninth 3-pointer of the game Thursday night, Alabama's All-America guard Mark Sears pushed the Crimson Tide to 22 for the game, a new record for 3-pointers in the NCAA tournament. This story will be updated.
