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Cooper Flagg Leads Duke into Final Four with Historic Freshman Season

The 18-year-old phenom has shattered records, earned top accolades, and solidified his status as the No. 1 NBA Draft prospect while guiding Duke to a showdown with Houston.

Cooper Flagg, being guarded by Jrue Holiday, competed against the U.S. men's national team last summer.
Duke guard Kon Knueppel drives to the basket past Louisville guard Chucky Hepburn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.
Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) drives past Florida State's Jerry Deng, second from left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Duke forward Cooper Flagg (2) puts up a shot against Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) during the first half of an Elite Eight round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Newark, N.J. 

Overview

  • Cooper Flagg has been named the NCAA East Region’s Most Outstanding Player, averaging 19.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in the tournament so far.
  • Flagg’s freshman season includes breaking the ACC single-game scoring record and becoming the first ACC player in 25 years with 500+ points, 100+ assists, and 30 blocks in a season.
  • Duke, led by Flagg and two other NBA lottery prospects, Kon Knueppel and Khalan Maluach, is a favorite to win the NCAA championship and faces Houston on April 5.
  • The 6'9'' forward has secured major NIL endorsement deals with brands like New Balance, Gatorade, and Fanatics, highlighting his off-court success.
  • Flagg is widely regarded as the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with NBA-ready skills validated by his pre-college performance against top NBA players on the USA Select Team.