Cooper Flagg has made an immediate impact in college basketball during his freshman year with the Duke Blue Devils, helping them secure the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
As the Blue Devils aim to secure a spot in the Final Four and claim the East region, they have gained momentum with two commanding double-digit victories.
Duke started the NCAA Tournament with a dominant 93-49 victory over Mount St. Mary’s and followed up with an 89-66 win over Baylor.
Ahead of their Sweet 16 showdown with Arizona, the official Duke social media account shared an exciting announcement regarding Flagg.
Cooper Flagg has been named the USBWA National Player of the Year and received the prestigious Oscar Robertson Trophy, named after the NBA Hall of Fame point guard.
In his freshman season, Flagg is averaging 18.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.4 steals per game, leading the Blue Devils in all five categories.
In the most recent game against Baylor, Flagg posted 18 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and one block.