Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a three point basket against the Houston Cougars during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

NBA Prospect Cooper Flagg Sends Out First X Post In Over 8 Months

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 6:42 PM ET

Cooper Flagg is coming off a sensational season of college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.

During the season, Flagg did not make any posts to X.

However (on Tuesday), the 18-year-old made his first post since September.

New Balance wrote: "flagg day. June 25, 2025.

Cooper Flagg's journey to the game's biggest arenas started with the work done in empty gyms."

Flagg responded: ""

https://t.co/YEY9DCsGf2
— Cooper Flagg (@Cooper_Flagg) June 17, 2025

Many fans commented on Flagg's post.

@MavsFilmRoom: "Welcome to Dallas Coop "

@JeriTsaiNets: "From Maine to Texas"

@DavisFC2012: "AD is going to mentor you man cant wait to see "

@gd_77_: "How are you enjoying Dallas today Cooper"

@BrianSporman: "Where’s the Flagg basketball shoe at @newbalancehoops"

Flagg finished his only season of college basketball with averages of 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per contest while shooting 48.1% from the field and 38.5% from the three-point range in 37 games.

The Blue Devils also reached the Final Four.

Via Overtime: "COOPER FLAGG VS NOTRE DAME:

42 PTS (DUKE FRESHMAN RECORD)
11/14 FG
4/6 3PM
6 REB
7 AST
1 STL

WOW."

COOPER FLAGG VS NOTRE DAME:

42 PTS (DUKE FRESHMAN RECORD)
11/14 FG
4/6 3PM
6 REB
7 AST
1 STL

WOW. pic.twitter.com/EYixh2Uek3
— Overtime (@overtime) January 11, 2025

The Mavs (who already have a strong roster) were lucky to land the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Via Bleacher Report: "Cooper Flagg has been named AP Player of the Year

18.9 PPG | 7.5 RPG | 4.2 APG

Flagg joins Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant as the ONLY freshmen to win the award"

Cooper Flagg has been named AP Player of the Year

18.9 PPG | 7.5 RPG | 4.2 APG

Flagg joins Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant as the ONLY freshmen to win the award pic.twitter.com/SArFfArSje
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 4, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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