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Duke basketball had some growing pains to work through at the start of the season, but now the Blue Devils are rounding into form. Cooper Flagg and company are absolutely cruising through the ACC after another dominant win, this time in a 106-70 rout of Stanford. After the game, Flagg and star center Khaman Maluach […]

Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg has insinuated in the past that it’s not a sure-thing that he’ll make the jump to the NBA at the conclusion of his first season with the Blue Devils. But the expectation has been that once the allure of not only playing professionally, but being the No. 1 overall pick […]

Finishing at the bottom of the NBA standings is rarely ideal for fans, but this year, it could mean a shot at landing Duke’s standout freshman, Cooper Flagg. However, NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes a team outside the lottery should make a bold move. He suggests the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the league’s top […]

Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell was very pleased with how his team managed Duke’s Cooper Flagg on Saturday night. The Tigers kept Flagg in check most of the game, en route to a 77-71 victory. Flagg had the ball in the closing seconds to try and tie the game, but Clemson forced a turnover. Flagg […]

The Duke Blue Devils suffered only their second loss of the season on Saturday night, falling in dramatic fashion to the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum by the final score of 77-71. Aside from the fact that this is the first loss for the 2nd-ranked Blue Devils in ACC play this season, the key takeaway […]

Duke basketball lost its first ACC conference game of the season Saturday against Clemson. Late in the game, Duke star Cooper Flagg slipped and caused a turnover for the team. That move is getting hit with some wild reaction on social media. Oh no. Cooper Flagg slips and falls with the game on the line […]

Duke basketball is led by freshmen this season, and head coach Jon Scheyer is fine with it. The Blue Devils got a pair of fabulous performances from diaper dandies Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, in a win over North Carolina Saturday. “They absolutely feed off each other,” Scheyer said, per ESPN. “It starts with their […]

It was never more clear than on Saturday night that the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels are a pair of programs heading into drastically different directions. An 87-70 win for the 2nd-ranked Blue Devils over their in-state rival wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicated, but regardless, it did further […]

Duke basketball powered past North Carolina on Saturday, but Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg wasn’t satisfied. Flagg finished with 21 points and eight rebounds in the contest. “It might be [my best college game],” Flagg said per ESPN, “but for me, I’m just trying to make the right plays. Four of the first six baskets […]

Duke basketball has watched Cooper Flagg blossom into an immediate household name this season. However, fans of the Blue Devils know you really become a legend in Durham by shredding rival North Carolina. Flagg did just that — delivering an epic 21 points in his first Duke-UNC game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday night. […]

Dick Vitale has seen countless college basketball stars during his four decades worth of broadcasting experience, but he is in awe of the most celebrated freshman in the country. While watching Duke dismantle rival North Carolina, 87-70, Dickie V offered prodigious praise for Cooper Flagg. “All I can say in 45 years at ESPN, I […]

The Atlanta Hawks were dealt a major blow this week when it was announced that Jalen Johnson would miss the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury. But the Hawks’ loss could end up being the San Antonio Spurs’ gain as the Jalen Johnson injury could end up netting the Spurs two lottery […]

While Cooper Flagg grabbed attention with a huge stat line vs NC State, the Duke basketball star revealed what drove him to have a dominant second half. He told ESPN about his interaction with head coach Jon Scheyer during a timeout. “He told me I was being finesse, soft,” Flagg said. “Coach is always honest […]

The Duke basketball team was a big favorite at home on Monday night as they hosted NC State, but they ended up getting a good battle from the Wolfpack. NC State came out of the gates strong and they were able to get out to a 13-point lead in the first half. Fortunately for Duke, […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg is opening up about how his team played against Wake Forest. Flagg says that he was a bit surprised that his coach Jon Scheyer shifted defenses in the game. Duke shifted to a zone defense at times during the game, to help lift the team. "Have you ever played zone?" […]

College basketball fans everywhere were excited for this season to start so that they could see Duke basketball freshman Cooper Flagg play. Flagg was the top player in his high school recruiting class, so he obviously came to the Blue Devils with a ton of hype. Former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, also known as […]

Duke basketball has a freshman star in Cooper Flagg, who is one of the most talented players in college basketball. Duke’s coach Jon Scheyer is sending a message to the rest of the country about his young star. “The thing about [Cooper], you learn as the season goes on, but also, he just keeps getting […]

Duke basketball freshman phenom Cooper Flagg is playing a key role on this Blue Devils team. Flagg is leading Duke in nearly every stat category this season. Flagg had a solid game again for the club on Saturday, in a team win against Boston College. Duke defeated the Eagles, 88-63, to improve to 16-2 overall […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg made sure to enjoy some NBA basketball in a Friday night matchup between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. Flagg can be spotted in the stands during the game. He was at TD Garden because he and the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils are preparing for a road matchup against […]

Duke basketball star freshman Cooper Flagg has taken the college basketball world by storm with his elite level of play throughout the 2024-25 season so far. The 6-foot-9 guard/forward from Newport, Maine has caught the attention of everyone from NBA scouts to Duke and college basketball legend Coach K. In an appearance on College Sports […]

Cooper Flagg continues his dominance in college basketball, as he helped Duke basketball extend their winning streak to 11 games after defeating Miami 89-54. It was a total team effort for the Blue Devils, and it was Flagg who did a little bit of everything for them. He finished the game with 13 points, seven […]

After popping up at No. 3 in the latest top-25 rankings, Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer reveals that the team could be without one of their best frontcourt players, following a recent injury update. Blue Devils forward Maliq Brown, the team’s steals leader behind Cooper Flagg, will “miss weeks” after suffering a knee sprain, […]

By now you surely know that Duke Blue Devils star freshman Cooper Flagg is well worth all of the hype he brought with him to Durham, North Carolina. The 18-year-old came into Saturday’s matchup with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as one of the top candidates to eventually be named college basketball’s National Player of […]

Duke basketball freshman phenom Cooper Flagg is feeling good. Flagg just poured in 42 points in a team win over Notre Dame, that made ACC conference history. Flagg says he was completely focused during that epic performance. “I was just out there playing,” Flagg said after the win when speaking with reporters, per the Associated […]

Duke basketball continues to be buoyed by Cooper Flagg’s brilliance on the court. The Blue Devils defeated Notre Dame 86-78 in Saturday’s ACC contest, and the star guard put on another historic display. Flagg tallied 42 points, breaking both the ACC and Duke freshman scoring records while marking the highest single-game point total for a […]

As Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg continues to impress with each game, his performances have especially caught the eye of his head coach Jon Scheyer. There is no doubt that the Duke basketball big could be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft as it could be solidified after teams hear what […]

While some teams around the NBA are currently gearing up for the second half of the season in hopes of making the playoffs, others are incentivized to lose as many games as possible in order to try to secure the number one overall pick. This year, teams like the New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards […]

Jon Scheyer and Duke basketball earned an impressive 76-43 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The icing on the cake was an emphatic dunk by star freshman Cooper Flagg. Up 11 early in the second half, Flagg stole the ball and took off. While he was met in the paint, it was no issue for Flagg, […]

It was another rocking night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, as Duke basketball (13-2) continued its path to March through the visiting Pittsburgh Panthers 76-47, led by star freshman Cooper Flagg. Flagg capped off his streak of dominance with his sixth double-double of the season, and he erupted the crowd in signature fashion: A swift defensive […]

Hello friends, and welcome to the latest 2025 NCAA Tournament Bracketology update here at ClutchPoints. In our intro section today, in honor of Dick Vitale, who back in December announced he is once again cancer free, I request that you read the following three italicized paragraphs about the 4th-ranked Duke Blue Devils in your best […]

The Toronto Raptors did not end the year on a good note, as they lost to the Boston Celtics 125-71, which was probably their worst game of the season. The Raptors are now on an 11-game losing streak, and everybody is starting to look toward the NBA Draft and, more specifically, Cooper Flagg. The Duke […]

Jon Scheyer’s Duke basketball team rang in the new year with a dominant 88-65 victory over Virginia Tech. After a 10-day break, the Blue Devils made a strong return, with Cooper Flagg leading the charge, scoring 24 points and dishing out six assists. “[Flagg] is a savant with the game,” said the Duke basketball head […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg continues to showcase his impressive skillset, which was once again on display in the dominant win over George Mason on Tuesday night, 68-37. Consequently, as Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer looks to better his team, he will speak about certain aspects of their performance that put them on a […]

The Duke basketball team secured its fifth-consecutive win on Tuesday night, sticking to its tried-and-true formula with freshman sensation Cooper Flagg leading the way and a dominant second-half defense, ultimately defeating George Mason 68-47. Flagg recorded 24 points and nine rebounds, helping No. 5 Duke secure a 68-47 victory over George Mason by limiting the […]

Duke basketball freshman Cooper Flagg is the type of can’t-miss prospect that could have been safely penciled in as the No. 1 NBA Draft pick in his class before he ever touched a college court. That’s even with Rutgers guard Dylan Harper filling the stat sheet every night in New Brunswick. A third of the […]

The 2025 NBA draft is viewed as one of the best in years, and Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is widely regarded as the top prize. As is the case with all projected No. 1 picks, NBA scouts and executives will analyze the 17-year-old’s game from every angle ahead of June. So where do they think […]

Duke basketball freshman Cooper Flagg is still the can’t-miss prospect he has been for the last two years as he skyrocketed up NBA mock drafts to become the assumed No. 1 pick next spring. That doesn’t mean his game is without its flaws. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo spoke with a horde of NBA scouts and executives […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman Cooper Flagg has been the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft since before he even committed to play in Durham. Now that he has a few months of Duke basketball under his belt, not much has changed. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo spoke with NBA executives who have been monitoring […]

NBA contending tiers seem pretty clear-cut going into the last three weeks of 2024. The Boston Celtics (19-5) and Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4) are running away from the Eastern Conference pack. The Oklahoma City Thunder (18-5) and Memphis Grizzlies (17-8) are on course for a Western Conference Finals clash. Everyone else is playing for the upset. […]