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Jan 25, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) handles the ball against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Basketball World Reacts To Cooper Flagg's 28-Point Performance In Wake Forest-Duke

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 3, 2025 9:20 PM ET

On Monday night, the Duke Blue Devils beat Wake Forest (at home) by a score of 93-60.

Cooper Flagg finished the win with 28 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals and three blocks while shooting 10/16 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range.

Coop: 28 PTS
Kon: 17 PTS
Sion: 11 PTS
Rese: 10 PTS
Slim: 8 PTS
Mason: 8 PTS
Man Man: 14 REBS

86-49 | 3:53 to go pic.twitter.com/vpXE7OIJPH
— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) March 4, 2025

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@CBBcontent: "I am sold.

Cooper Flagg for NPOY over Johni Broome."

I am sold.

Cooper Flagg for NPOY over Johni Broome.
— College Basketball Content (@CBBcontent) March 4, 2025

@JKnowsfootyy: "Cooper Flagg is the best college prospect I’ve ever watched man this stuffs special. Excited to see how much he elevates the team who drafts him."

Cooper Flagg is the best college prospect I’ve ever watched man this stuffs special. Excited to see how much he elevates the team who drafts him.
— J ⭐️ ⭐️ (@JKnowsfootyy) March 4, 2025

Real Sports: "Cooper Flagg now has the most games by a freshman in NCAA history recording:

25+ PTS
5+ REB
5+ AST
75%+ TS"

Cooper Flagg now has the most games by a freshman in NCAA history recording:

25+ PTS
5+ REB
5+ AST
75%+ TS pic.twitter.com/R1egKKrBfH
— Real Sports (@realapp_) March 4, 2025

John Fanta: "Cooper Flagg is the headlining player of March, the #1 draft pick this June and a complete joy to watch play the game. He’s been ridiculously good in every aspect tonight."

Cooper Flagg is the headlining player of March, the #1 draft pick this June and a complete joy to watch play the game. He’s been ridiculously good in every aspect tonight. pic.twitter.com/wwr214cADp
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) March 4, 2025

Frankie Vision: "Cooper Flagg vs Wake Forest tonight..

28 PTS (10-16 FG, 3-6 3PT, 5-6 FTs)
8 REBS
7 AST
3 BLKS
2 STLS

He’s just having fun at this point.. serious question.. what will his NBA career look like you think?"

Cooper Flagg vs Wake Forest tonight..

28 PTS (10-16 FG, 3-6 3PT, 5-6 FTs)
8 REBS
7 AST
3 BLKS
2 STLS

He’s just having fun at this point.. serious question.. what will his NBA career look like you think? pic.twitter.com/rSIFFbL2VM
— Frankie Vision (@Frankie_Vision) March 4, 2025

Via ESPN's SportsCenter: "Cooper Flagg checked out with 28 PTS to "One More Year" chants from Duke fans ️"

Cooper Flagg checked out with 28 PTS to "One More Year" chants from Duke fans ️ pic.twitter.com/4z7kBvvkYb
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 4, 2025

Jeff Borzello: "Cooper Flagg:
28 points
8 rebounds
7 assists
3 blocks
2 steals
10-for-16 from the field
3-for-6 from 3

Duke rolls Wake Forest by 33."

Cooper Flagg:
28 points
8 rebounds
7 assists
3 blocks
2 steals
10-for-16 from the field
3-for-6 from 3

Duke rolls Wake Forest by 33.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 4, 2025

The Brotherhood: "Cooper Flagg in his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium:

28 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3PT, 5-6 FT)
8 rebounds
7 assists
3 blocks
2 steals
+32

ACC Rookie of the Year
ACC Defensive Player of the Year
ACC Player of the Year
National Freshman of the Year
National Player of the Year"

Cooper Flagg in his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium:

28 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3PT, 5-6 FT)
8 rebounds
7 assists
3 blocks
2 steals
+32

ACC Rookie of the Year
ACC Defensive Player of the Year
ACC Player of the Year
National Freshman of the Year
National Player of the Year pic.twitter.com/OlnmHTV9Vr
— The Brotherhood (@BrotherhoodCBB) March 4, 2025