With rookie star Cooper Flagg leading the way on both ends of the court, the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils are winning and are considered the greatest team in the nation
Playing against the Boston College Eagles in front of several family members from his native state of Maine, Flagg recently completed an incredible performance that felt like a homecoming.
With an 88-63 victory, Duke improved to 16-2 on the season and extended their winning streak to 12 games. Flagg finished with four assists, two steals, two blocks, five rebounds, and 28 points.
Flagg was selected ACC Rookie of the Week for the third straight week after his dominating performance against Boston College and his continued outstanding play throughout the week, which included a particularly impressive performance against the Miami Hurricanes.
Flagg has given the Blue Devils his all this season. The anticipated first-round choice in the June NBA draft leads Duke in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and minutes played, despite the team’s strong and skilled roster.
In addition to shooting 48.8% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range, Flagg is averaging 19.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks a game.
Following the triumph over Boston College, Flagg talked about how much it meant to him that so many people travelled from Duke to support him, along with his family, in what will be the closest game of the season to his hometown of Newport, Maine.
“It’s huge, the level of support, just to get to see them show up and support me means a lot to me.” “Flagg said.” “It simply boosts my confidence.” Being from Maine, it’s simple to doubt your abilities or to believe that you are incapable of achieving your goals.
I simply want to continue demonstrating that where you’re from doesn’t actually matter. You can achieve anything as long as you remain dedicated and persistent.
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