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Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg is an American basketball player who rose to prominence in high school at both Nokomis Regional High and Montverde Academy, earning national player of the year accolades. As the top recruit of 2024, he played college basketball for Duke University, achieving consensus All-American and national player of the year honors as a freshman. Flagg was the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, selected by the Dallas Mavericks.

March 27, 2024: Gatorade National Player of the Year

On March 27, 2024, Cooper Flagg was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year, adding to his accolades during his final high school season.

January 11, 2025: Record-Breaking Performance Against Notre Dame

On January 11, 2025, Cooper Flagg delivered a record-breaking performance in Duke's victory against Notre Dame. He scored 42 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out seven assists, setting new freshman scoring records for both Duke University and the ACC.

January 25, 2025: 63-56 win over Wake Forest

On January 25, 2025, Cooper Flagg contributed 24 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in Duke's 63–56 win over Wake Forest.

March 13, 2025: ACC Tournament Quarterfinals win against Georgia Tech

On March 13, 2025, Duke defeated Georgia Tech 78–70 in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. Cooper Flagg left the game due to a sprained ankle injury, which forced him to miss the rest of the tournament.