Sun Mar 30 21:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Duke Freshman Phenom Cooper Flagg Dominates NCAA Tournament, Sets Sights on NBA
**NEW YORK, NY** – Duke University freshman Cooper Flagg is making a name for himself in the NCAA Tournament, cementing his status as a potential future NBA star. His exceptional performance in Duke’s Sweet Sixteen victory over Arizona included a historic stat line: at least 25 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three blocks—a feat not accomplished in March Madness since Dwyane Wade in 2003.
Flagg continued his stellar play into the Elite Eight, contributing 16 points in Duke’s 85-65 win over Alabama, securing the Blue Devils’ spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2022. Averaging 19 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game this season, Flagg leads Duke in every major statistical category.
Despite his phenomenal success and ongoing NBA draft speculation, Coach Jon Scheyer confirmed Flagg’s intention to enter the 2025 NBA draft following the conclusion of Duke’s season. Scheyer emphasized the importance of individual player decisions, stating that Flagg’s decision is “set in stone”.
Flagg’s eligibility for the 2025 NBA draft aligns with the league’s one-and-done rule for college players. Early NBA mock drafts already project Flagg as a high pick, further highlighting the significant buzz surrounding this exceptional young talent.
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