Duke's rising star, Cooper Flagg, put on a show Saturday, leading the second-ranked Blue Devils to a 63-56 win over Wake Forest. Flagg dominated the court, scoring 24 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and dishing out six assists in nearly the entire game.
Duke, now 17-2 overall and undefeated in ACC play, leaned heavily on Flagg's second-half surge. His scoring prowess was on full display as he ignited a crucial run for the Blue Devils, scoring three times in seven consecutive possessions, helping them pull away from the Demon Deacons.
With about eight minutes remaining, Duke's defense switched to a zone, a strategy Flagg admitted to never having played before, to stifle Wake Forest's offense. He also contributed defensively with two blocks.
Flagg's performance further cemented his status as a potential top NBA draft pick, impressing even Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes, who described him as "generational." Forbes highlighted Flagg's all-around skills and unselfish play, noting the significant difference between him and last year's leading scorer who was a second-round pick.
Currently averaging 19.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, Flagg has 12 games left in the regular season before the conference tournament. His impressive display against Wake Forest further fuels anticipation for his future in professional basketball.
Duke's next game is Monday night against N.C. State.
