There are players touted as the next big thing in college basketball while in high school. Then there’s Cooper Flagg, who was already projected as the first-overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. And why not? Time and again, he has proven the hype around him correct because he continues to show up and show out.Even his Montverde Academy assistant HC Kevin Boyle Jr. appreciated the quality because “A lot of times that (hype at a young age) comes with a certain comfort or taking their foot off the gas. He’s definitely not done that.” And he has proven his stature in just one year at Durham. Have a look-
The freshman spearheaded the Blue Devils to a 19-1 ACC and 35-4 overall record.
He became the youngest player in NCAA history to post a 40-point game, also breaking Duke and ACC freshman single-game scoring record with a 42-point performance against Notre Dame.
In the NCAA Tournament, he clinched the East Region Most Outstanding Player.
He led the Blue Devils to a Final Four in his very first season, dropping 27 points and 7 rebounds to lead the team.
Flagg has won over 11 major individual honors already, including National College Player of the Year, first-team All-American, ACC Player of the Year, and the ACC Rookie of the Year. And he is only adding more
