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“He wouldn’t have played if his ankle wasn’t good,” said Duke junior guard Tyrese Proctor, who scored a team-high 19 points and assisted on that telling play to Flagg.
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Flagg is both the best offensive and defensive prospect in this draft class, making him the safest No. 1 pick in ages.

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With Cooper Flagg ’100% and all good,’ No. 1 Duke basketball looks to keep rolling
Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg pushed aside any lingering concerns about his sprained ankle by scoring 14 points in 22 minutes as the Blue Devils hammered Mount St. Mary’s on Friday.
Cooper Flagg injury update: Will Duke basketball star play in March Madness?
Will Duke basketball's Cooper Flagg play in March Madness? Here's the latest injury updates and status for the Blue Devils' star freshman:
Latest Injury Update on Duke Star Cooper Flagg Could Completely Change NCAA Tournament
"I think the conversation quickly shifts now to will Cooper Flagg play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament? Obviously Duke (is going to be a) one seed. They're going to play
Cooper Flagg Sends Strong Message After Duke's NCAA Tournament Game
Duke's All-American freshman posted 30 points, six rebounds and seven assists. He tied his career-high seven assists, proving to be an all-around talent in the Sweet 16 elimination game. Flagg entered the game as a finalist for the Naismith National Player of the Year award and he may have just put the final touches on any voters contemplating their decision.
Cooper Flagg, Duke highlight impressive depth of 2025 NBA Draft class
Cooper Flagg is a special talent. It’s why NBA teams, including the Nets, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans, have essentially thrown their seasons away just for a chance
Cooper Flagg Gives Emphatic Response to Grant Hill's Duke Warning
Their average margin of victory before the Duke rematch was 27.6 points. They shot 53.5% from the field and held opponents to just 40.0% shooting. But Duke managed to keep things close against the Rebels,
Duke’s Cooper Flagg active for NCAA Tournament opener, ‘confident’ after ankle injury
Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg — who missed the last two games of the ACC tournament with a sprained left ankle — is officially active for the No. 1 Blue Devils’ NCAA Tournament opener against No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s on Friday, the program confirmed shortly before its first media availability of the tournament Thursday.
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Is Cooper Flagg Staying at Duke? Analyst Addresses Worries As NBA Promises Wealthier Contracts
Since entering college basketball this season, Cooper Flagg has become an unstoppable force who mesmerizes fans. Flagg immediately took command of the Duke program, dominating opponents with a combination of freakish genetics,
March Madness 2025: Cooper Flagg's explosive return from injury solidifies Duke as NCAA Tournament favorite
Flagg roared, flexed his arms in what has become a signature move and celebrated the and-one opportunity as Proctor helped him to his feet. As Flagg rose, it appeared his ankle -- injured eight days ago in the ACC Tournament -- was good to go.
Duke star Cooper Flagg has a smooth March Madness debut in his return from an ankle injury
Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg looked comfortable and unbothered in his NCAA Tournament debut as he returned from a sprained ankle.
March Madness: Duke's Cooper Flagg good to go for NCAA tournament after left ankle injury in ACC tourney
Cooper Flagg is a go for the NCAA tournament. Duke announced Thursday that Flagg would be able to play in Friday’s first-round game against Mount St. Mary’s. Flagg suffered a left ankle injury in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament against Georgia Tech and didn’t play in the semifinals or finals for the Blue Devils.
Cooper Flagg injury: Duke star freshman cleared to return in 2025 NCAA Tournament opener on Friday
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Cooper Flagg will make his return from an ankle injury when Duke, the No. 1 seed in the East Region, begins its 2025 NCAA Tournament campaign on Friday. The school confirmed that Flagg carries no injury designation and is active, marking his return to the lineup after missing the final two games of the ACC Tournament.
Cooper Flagg Had NSFW Reaction After Drilling Three-Pointer to Beat Halftime Buzzer
With five seconds remaining, Duke came up with an open ball, which ended up in Flagg's hands. He dribbled the ball past half court and appropriately pulled up from three-point range near the March Madness logo, drilling a trey as the buzzer sounded. Cameras then caught a fired-up Flagg's NSFW reaction.
Cooper Flagg Shares Crucial Update on Eye Injury Heading Into Arizona Wildcats Game
The talk of the game was not just the Blue Devils' dominant win but also an injury sustained by star forward Cooper Flagg, who was hit in his right eye by a Bears player's finger, causing fans to react with candor on social media.
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