Heading into his freshman season with sky-high expectations, Cooper Flagg has not only met them but surpassed them, delivering one of the most remarkable seasons in Duke basketball history.
In addition to leading the Blue Devils in every major statistical category, Cooper Flagg’s relentless competitiveness and defensive intensity have helped establish a winning culture and high standard for this year’s Duke squad. With their sights set on a Final Four run and a potential championship in April, Flagg has been the driving force behind their success.
His on-court dominance and leadership have not only validated the lofty expectations placed upon him but also earned him well-deserved national recognition.
On Tuesday, it was announced that the 18-year-old phenom had been honored with the Oscar Robertson Trophy, awarded annually by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association to the most outstanding player in NCAA Division I men’s basketball.
Flagg becomes the first freshman and the first Duke player to win the award since Zion Williamson claimed the honor in the 2018-19 season before going on to become the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
He now joins an elite list of Blue Devil greats who have won the Oscar Robertson Trophy, including JJ Redick, Jason Williams, Shane Battier, Elton Brand, Christian Laettner, Danny Ferry, and Art Heyman.
Flagg and the Blue Devils will look to keep their season alive on Thursday night, as the No. 1 seed Duke faces off against No. 4 seed Arizona at 9:39 p.m. ET on CBS.
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