Cooper Flagg has indeed made a significant impact on Duke University’s basketball history. Here are some of his notable achievements as a freshman player for the Duke Blue Devils:
Awards and Recognition
– *Wooden Award*: Flagg won the 2025 Wooden Award as the best player in college basketball, joining elite company like Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, and Zion Williamson.
– *Maxwell Award*: He received the prestigious Maxwell Award, a first for a basketball player, recognizing his exceptional skills, leadership, and influence on the game.
– *ACC Player of the Year and ACC Rookie of the Year*: Flagg became the fourth player in conference history to win both awards in the same season, following Zion Williamson, Marvin Bagley III, and Jahlil Okafor ¹ ².
Record-Breaking Performances
– *Freshman Scoring Record*: Flagg set new freshman scoring records for both Duke University and the ACC with 42 points against Notre Dame.
– *ACC Regular Season Title*: He led the Blue Devils to the ACC Regular Season title, with Duke finishing 19-1 in conference play.
Notable Statistics
– *Averages*: Flagg averaged 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.
– *Milestones*: He became the first ACC player with 500+ points, 100+ assists, and 30 blocks in the regular season in the last 25 years ³ ¹.
