Duke forward Cooper Flagg has silenced any doubts about his transition to college basketball, leading the Blue Devils to a come-from-behind victory over NC State. Flagg scored 28 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and added three assists, a steal, and a block, showcasing his dominant performance.
Despite what earlier headlines might’ve said about Duke forward Cooper Flagg , it didn’t take him long to figure out college basketball .
That held true tonight, as the Duke Blue Devils rallied for a come-from-behind win over inter-conference rival NC State behind Flagg. The projected No. 1 pick led the team in scoring with 28 points on 8-for-17 shooting, adding seven rebounds, three assists and one steal and block apiece. He converted 11 of his 13 free throws, with the only real blemish on his game being his 1-for-4 3-point shooting.
The performance, while impressive, blends in well with his recent stretch. In seven games prior to Monday, Flagg has scored a blistering 24.9 points per game on 61% shooting, impressively hitting on 46% of his shots from beyond the arc.
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