Cooper Flagg’s Impressive Start at Duke: Early Season Stats and Accolades

Cooper Flagg, the highly touted freshman at Duke University, has made a significant impact in his early college career. Through his first four games in the 2024-25 season, Flagg has averaged 16.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game. He is shooting 44.2% from the field, 22.2% from three-point range, and 78.9% from the free throw line.

Flagg’s impressive performance has earned him several preseason honors, including being voted the Preseason ACC Rookie of the Year and named to the Preseason All-ACC First Team. He was also recognized as a Preseason Second Team All-American by the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook and College Hoops Today.

In his high school career, Flagg was a standout player at Montverde Academy, leading the team to a 33-0 record and a national championship title in the 2023-24 season. He averaged 16.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.7 blocks per game during that season. Flagg also had a notable performance at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam event, averaging 25.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 6.9 blocks, 5.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.

On the international stage, Flagg was a key player for the 2022 USA Men’s U17 National Team, which won gold at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. He averaged 9.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game during the tournament and was named the MVP of the event.