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TUCSON, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 22: Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils attempts a layup against Motiejus Krivas #14 of the Arizona Wildcats during the second half at the McKale Center on November 22, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

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It’s still early in the season, but there’s growing evidence that Cooper Flagg will be the best version of himself in the biggest games.

Duke’s super freshman posted 24 points on 10-of-22 shooting, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 38 minutes in the Blue Devils’ 69-55 road win over No. 17 in Arizona on Friday night.

There has been no shortage of hype surrounding Flagg for years at this point. He was previously considered the top recruit in the 2025 class reclassification last year to be part of the 2024-25 recruitment cycle.

Flagg played on the select team for Team USA this summer proclaimed as a “man among men” going up against the US Olympic squad in matches.

Now, just five games into his college career, Flagg is receiving the “generation label” from fans after a dominant performance against a Wildcats team that has won at least 27 games in each of the past three seasons.

Duke Opinions @DukeOpinions

Cooper Flagg in his first college road game:
24 points
6 rebounds
3 assists
2 blocks
1 steal
Generational.pic.twitter.com/zeMTRggvXL

The brotherhood @BrotherhoodCBB

It’s scary how effortlessly Cooper Flagg makes a 24-6-3-2 static line look. One of the most calm and collected superstars I have ever seen. https://t.co/a0YVKpz0Hl

BKN 85 @brooklynnets85

Cooper Flagg against Kentucky and Arizona, the two ranked teams he has played
UK: 26/11/2/2
UA: 24/5/3/2
17 year old, this is the worst he will ever be, left a lot of points on the table tonight with nice drives that he rimmed out

Ricky O’Donnell @SBN_Ricky

A 1% athlete, Cooper Flagg feels a little underrated for a player with such a high approval rating

Sports King @Sports_Kings_

UConn allowing Cooper Flagg to leave the New England area will haunt them for years In 20 years, kids will say they want to play for Duke because Flagg played for Duke. It’s just how good he is. Shocking to see a 17 year old wing with so much talent and poise

Race4thePrize @Race4thePrize

Cooper Flagg is still 17 for another month and just played 38 minutes on the move. How good will Duke be in March? https://t.co/Y6uyiDOfEY

Band @BandoKnowsBall

Cooper Flagg is the one I’ve seen enough of.

Chris Brown @Brown bear 1999

Duke looks like a safe No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and Cooper Flagg looks like the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
Combined with Kon Knueppel’s shooting and the Blue Devils’ discipline and physicality, this could be one of the best teams in the country.

Flagg came up with a modest performance, at least by his standards, in Duke’s 86-35 win over Wofford on Nov. 16. He didn’t have to put in much effort in that game because it was over at halftime, but he still finished. with eight points, nine rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks.

Going up against a higher-caliber opponent in his first true road contest, Flagg was the standout player in a game that also featured reigning Pac-12 Player of the Year Caleb Love.

Love finished with just eight points on 3-of-13 shooting. The Wildcats were held to 39.6 percent shooting against Duke’s defense and were outrebounded 43-30 as they dropped their second straight game.

Flagg’s two highest scoring games have come against Arizona and Kentucky. He meets and exceeds all the hype that surrounded him when he committed to Duke in October 2023.

Things won’t get any easier for Flagg or the Blue Devils in their next game. They accept no. 1 Kansas at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.