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Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg named the AP men's college basketball player of the year

On April 4, 2025, Cooper Flagg of Duke was named AP men's college basketball player of the year.
Flagg earned the award after a strong season, leading Duke in multiple statistical categories.
Flagg, a 6-foot-9 freshman forward from Newport, Maine, also set an ACC freshman record with 42 points against Notre Dame.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said Flagg plays hard and is a great teammate, noting, "His ability is special."
Flagg focuses on team expectations, stating he couldn't care less about outside pressure, with Duke heading to the Final Four.

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