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ACC Announces Big Cooper Flagg News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Feb 3, 2025 3:16 PM ET

Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils have been dominating the college basketball landscape, sitting atop the ACC standings.

Duke is the No. 1 team in the ACC with a 19-2 overall record and an 11-0 mark in the ACC.

The Blue Devils are fresh off an 87-70 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels. They dominated their archrival at home to extend their win streak to 15 games.

Following the matchup against the Tar Heels, the ACC made an announcement regarding Flagg.

The star freshman has been named the Co-Player and Rookie of the Week.

Flagg shared the Co-Player of the Week honors with Donald Hand Jr. of Boston College.

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Cooper Flagg, @DukeMBB

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— ACC Men's Basketball (@accmbb) February 3, 2025

In the dominant victory over North Carolina, Flagg posted 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. He also added two blocks and three steals, showing incredible versatility.

Flagg is currently averaging 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

Following a phenomenal showing from Flagg, a true freshman who is in contention for the National Player of the Year award, the Blue Devils will attempt to continue their win streak.

Duke will return to the court on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET, set to face the Syracuse Orange.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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