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Duke's Cooper Flagg Named AP Player of the Year Ahead of Final Four Showdown

Flagg becomes the fourth freshman in history to win the award, leading Duke into Saturday's NCAA semifinal against Houston.

Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a play during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Cooper Flagg, an 18-year-old freshman at Duke, was named the 2025 Associated Press men’s college basketball Player of the Year on Friday.
  • Flagg is just the fourth freshman to win the award, joining Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, and Zion Williamson, and is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
  • He received 41 of 61 votes, defeating Auburn’s Johni Broome, who earned 21 votes, in what became a two-player race for the honor.
  • Flagg has led Duke in scoring (18.9 points per game), rebounding (7.5), assists (4.2), and steals (1.4) this season, while also contributing to the team’s top-five rankings in offensive and defensive efficiency.
  • Duke, with Flagg as its centerpiece, will face Houston in the Final Four later today, aiming for the program’s sixth national championship.