The expected No. 1 overall draft choice must continue to enjoy and improve on his experience as a Duke basketball rookie.

Headlining Duke basketball freshman guard/forward Cooper Flagg became a seventh-time ACC Rookie of the Week on Monday after averaging 20.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks last week, helping the program extend its winning streak to 12 games, the longest since its 2014-15 national championship season.

This brought the total to seven out of eleven, including four of the last five. And consider that some occurred before the Maine native’s 18th birthday a month ago.

The possibilities for Cooper Flagg’s career are endless. However, according to Jayson Tatum, a 2016-17 Duke basketball one-and-done who went on to become a No. 3 overall lottery selection and eventual Boston Celtics championship cornerstone last season, Flagg should remain grounded in order to “stay present” and “enjoy the moment” as a Blue Devil.

You’re so close to reaching your ultimate dream, which is to play in the NBA, right?” Tatum mentioned Flagg when speaking with Celtics assistant and Duke basketball graduate Amile Jefferson on the most recent episode of The Brotherhood Podcast. “You feel like I’m only 10 months away—like, I can smell it.” The NBA is not going anywhere. It will be there. He’s gonna get drafted. He’s going to achieve fantastic things.

“When you leave college, you leave. You’ll never get those times back. Playing in Cameron Indoor Stadium, traveling to Chapel Hill, going on the road with your teammates and playing in Miami, or whatever it is, those experiences are priceless. And once I left Duke, I truly missed

“Enjoy every second and stay present, because it does go by fast, and you’ll never be able to get that time returned.”

Cooper Flagg and the No. 2-ranked Blue Devils (16-2, 8-0 ACC) will face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (15-4, 7-1 ACC) on the road at 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN).

After Duke vs. Boston College, ACC Announces Cooper Flagg

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.