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One year ago, Duke basketball honored freshman sensation and Maine native Cooper Flagg with a home game against the Maine Black Bears to tip off the Blue Devils' 2024-25 campaign.

College Basketball News / Mavs Moneyball / October 30

The start to Cooper Flagg’s rookie season looks eerily similar to his year at Duke. That’s a good thing for the Mavericks

The date is Tuesday, November 12, 2024. College basketball season is just eight days old, and you’re watching perhaps the biggest matchup of the season to date.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 23

Looking Back at Cooper Flagg's Time at Duke

The Duke Blue Devils had the best player in college basketball a season ago in Cooper Flagg. The Blue Devils had made a great run with him last season.

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The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 13

Duke Basketball Ranks Higher Than Expected in Preseason Poll

Somewhat surprisingly, in the preseason AP Top 25 Poll released on Monday afternoon, the 2025-26 Duke basketball squad sits one spot above where eventual No.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / October 13

Where Duke ranks in the Preseason AP Top 25 after losing Cooper Flagg

The 2025 Duke basketball team has all eyes on it after the amount of talent on the roster last season, led by Cooper Flagg. They made it to the Final Four last season but were upset by the Houston Cougars in one of the biggest upsets in recent college basketball memory.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / August 16

Can Cam Boozer Replicate Cooper Flagg’s Success at Duke?

Cooper Flagg cemented himself as a Duke legend over the last calendar year. The 6-foot-9 forward came in as his class’s top-ranked player, and more than

Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg makes Larry Bird statement

Mavericks first-overall pick Cooper Flagg has already had one of the most accomplished basketball careers before ever setting foot on an NBA court. Winning

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

Recapping NBA Summer League Efforts for 2025 Duke Draft Class

The 2025 Duke Blue Devils were as good as any team in recent memory. While they did not cut down the nets in April, they did send all five starters to the NBA within the top 50 picks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 13

Load management is ruining NBA Summer League

Fans flock to NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to see the game's newest stars make their professional debuts. But overly cautious teams are taking the star power out of the NBA's summer showcase.

Cooper Flagg shows why he was No. 1 overall pick in second Summer League game

Cooper Flagg showed glimpse of abilities in NBA Summer League debut

Flagg update suggests Mavericks rookie is already meeting lofty expectations

Bronny James disappoints in matchup with top pick Flagg

Lakers supporting James with veteran Summer League roster

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 14

Three takeaways from the first weekend of NBA Summer League

Through just four days of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, we’ve already gotten the chance to see some highly anticipated debuts and matchups. Here are three takeaways from the action.

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Mavs’ Cooper Flagg has clear prediction for Suns center

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the most active teams in the NBA following the conclusion of the regular season. It became clear quickly that Suns owner Mat Ishbia wasn’t happy with how his team performed after they finished 36-46 and as the No.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / July 13

Update suggests Mavs rookie already meeting expectations

Cooper Flagg update suggests Mavericks rookie is already meeting lofty expectations

The Dallas Mavericks have likely seen what they wanted from rookie forward Cooper Flagg after two Summer League games.

Cooper Flagg shows why he was No. 1 overall pick in second Summer League game

Cooper Flagg showed glimpse of abilities in NBA Summer League debut

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Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / July 13

Cooper Flagg shows why he was No. 1 overall pick in Summer League

Cooper Flagg shows why he was No. 1 overall pick in second Summer League game

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg responded to an underwhelming Summer League debut by showing his all-around game in a 76-69 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

Spurs' Carter Bryant draws attention for shutting down Flagg

Flagg showed glimpse of abilities in Summer League debut

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Mavs' Cooper Flagg Ready For Game 2 After 'Nervous' Summer League Debut

Fans tuning in to see No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg dominate in his NBA debut might've finished the game with an underwhelmed feeling, but there is no debate that the rookie still made a massive impact the Dallas Mavericks' Summer League win over the Los Angeles Lakers 87-85 in Las Vegas on Thursday.

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College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Mavs’ Cooper Flagg Shakes Off Rough Shooting Night, Shows Tools In Summer Debut

Cooper Flagg’s first crack at the NBA didn’t come with a flurry of buckets, but it didn’t have to. The No. 1 overall pick missed 16 of his 21 shots in Thursday’s Summer League opener, yet still managed to leave a lasting impression in Dallas’ 87-85 win over the Lakers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / July 11

Mavs' Cooper Flagg speaks out after Summer League debut

Dallas Mavericks rookie and No. 1 NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg contributed 10 points in his debut.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 10

Ticket prices for Cooper Flagg-Bronny James Summer League matchup were absurd

Cooper Flagg and Bronny James are already selling out games … Summer League games, that is.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Cooper Flagg Announces Exciting Family News with Brother Ace on Wednesday

Two weeks ago, former Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks—something that felt like a near certainty for most of his record-breaking freshman season in Durham.

Duke Blue Devils News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Mavericks confirm news on No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg

The top prize of the 2025 NBA Draft class, Flagg is coming off a wildly successful freshman season at Duke.

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Duke Blue Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Jason Kidd reveals where he wants Cooper Flagg to play

With the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks selected Duke forward Cooper Flagg to the surprise of absolutely no one. Flagg will officially make his debut on Thursday, July 10, when Dallas kicks off their Summer League schedule against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Expected To Play In First Two Summer League Games

The No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft will be bringing it for the Dallas Mavericks right off the bat. At least, Cooper Flagg will be at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas early next month.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / June 26

Mavericks GM's bold take on Cooper Flagg is premature

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was obviously thrilled with the opportunity to draft Duke superstar Cooper Flagg No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

What is Flagg's earning potential after being selected No. 1?

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Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / June 26

What is Flagg's earning potential after being selected No. 1?

What is Cooper Flagg's earning potential after being selected No. 1?

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg could become a basketball tycoon if he meets his lofty expectations.

Mavericks select Flagg with No. 1 overall pick

Flagg captured: 10 facts about the Mavs' 18-year-old No. 1 pick

Insider raves about Mavericks' front line after drafting Flagg

Flagg responds to conspiracy theory about Mavericks winning draft lottery

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Cooper Flagg responds to conspiracy theory about Mavericks winning draft lottery

Many NBA fans will forever be convinced that the Dallas Mavericks were handed Cooper Flagg in a rigged draft lottery, but the No. 1 overall pick is not interested in entertaining conspiracy theories.

College Basketball News / Fadeaway World / June 26

Cooper Flagg Could Earn Close To $1 Billion In NBA Contracts By Age 31

Cooper Flagg hasn’t played a single minute in the NBA, yet he might be on the verge of rewriting the financial ceiling of professional sports. According to projections from Spotrac, the 18-year-old phenom, taken No.