Is Cooper Flagg already the best player in men’s college basketball

Is Cooper Flagg already the best player in men’s college basketball?

After a lot of number-crunching -- and debate for the No. 1 spot -- these are the names to watch this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Cooper Flagg, College Basketball’s Phenom, Delivers Highlight Dunks in Debut

The No. 7-ranked Blue Devils cruised to a win over Maine, as Flagg finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

Duke's Cooper Flagg leads rankings of top freshmen in college basketball for 2024-25

Rutgers' Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper are chasing the Blue Devils' star

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Cooper Flagg's college basketball debut: How to watch tonight's Duke vs. Maine game

Freshman phenom Cooper Flagg makes his debut playing for the Duke Blue Devils in their season opener against the Maine Black Bears, here's how to watch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Tracking college basketball freshman debuts: How Cooper Flagg and other five-star recruits did in first game

We're tracking the performances of every five-star recruit from the 2024 recruiting class in their first college game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Gatorade signs Duke basketball's Cooper Flagg to NIL deal

Flagg is one of many players capitalizing on their NIL opportunities in this new era of college sports.

Business - CNBC - October 29

NCAA basketball 2024-25 predictions: will Cooper Flagg live up to the hype?

The college basketball season tips off on Monday across the United States. Will the UConn men do a rare three-peat? Can anyone replace Caitlin Clark? Our writers weigh in

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

NCAA basketball 2024-25 predictions: will Cooper Flagg live up to the hype?

The college basketball season tips off on Monday across the United States. Will the UConn men do a rare three-peat? Can anyone replace Caitlin Clark? Our writers weigh in. The dissolution of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Ace Flagg, twin brother of Duke star Cooper Flagg, announces he's 'coming home' with college commitment

Ace Flagg is a 6-foot-7 forward in the 2025 recruiting class

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg entrenched as top pick as Duke freshman prepares for college debut

Flagg is firmly entrenched as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft as he begins his freshman season with the Blue Devils

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Men's college basketball in 2024: 68 bold predictions

Who will make the Final Four? And will UConn three-peat?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

The Men’s College Basketball Coaches Who Are on the Hot Seat

Several coaches are feeling the pressure ahead of the season’s start.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

College basketball player collapses and dies after workout

Kaiden Francis was a freshman basketball player from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and had recently passed multiple health screenings.

Rodri wins Ballon d'Or award for best men's player in world soccer

The 28-year-old Rodri won the prestigious award for the first time after helping Manchester City win the Premier League.

Auburn men's basketball team plane diverted after fight between players

Meregrass Flight 681 took off from Auburn University Regional Airport at 2:40 p.m. on Friday, but returned after less than an hour later.

As Tipoff Nears for Men’s College Basketball, These Story Lines Loom Large

The UConn Huskies are vying for a third straight championship.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Sweet 16: From Cooper Flagg to John Calipari to R.J. Davis

Meet the most intriguing players and coaches in college basketball this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d'Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremony

Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award on Monday as the world’s best soccer players, while Real Madrid snubbed the star-studded ceremony in Paris ...

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Manchester City midfielder Rodri wins the men's Ballon d'Or award for the world’s best soccer player

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Flight carrying Auburn men's basketball team grounded after scuffle between players

AUBURN, Ala. — A flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports.

Report: Former Temple men's basketball player the subject of a federal points-shaving investigation

Temple games were flagged for unusual wagering activity at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Men's hoops Day 1 takeaways: Flagg, Kansas, court storming and more

A slow burn in Flagg's debut, other impressive freshmen and more from the 2024-25 season's opening night.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Men's college basketball opening night winners and losers: Gonzaga makes early statement

While Gonzaga and UCF shined and Cooper Flagg got off to a strong start, the SEC stumbled out of the starting blocks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Cooper Flagg vs. the field at top of NBA Draft prospect rankings: Duke freshman's top challengers for No. 1

Flagg could be the first player who was No. 1 in the their recruiting class to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft since 2019

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Duke's national title hopes hinge on Cooper Flagg, freshman formula that hasn't worked for a decade

Can the Blue Devils buck recent trends for roster composition and break through for the 2025 national title?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Cooper Flagg has long faced the spotlight as a top NBA prospect. It's time to do it at No. 7 Duke

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is preparing for a season of high expectations and attention on his every move

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Duke's Cooper Flagg explains the heartwarming reason why he will wear the No. 2 Blue Devils jersey

Flagg has a special reason for switching from the No. 32 he wore in high school to No. 2 at Duke

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Cooper Flagg debut, Duke vs. Maine live stream, where to watch, TV channel, odds, spread, prediction, pick

The Blue Devils and Black Bears are squaring in freshman phenom Cooper Flagg's debut

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Freshmen Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel help No. 7 Duke roll past Maine 96-62 in season opener

No. 7 Duke beat Maine 96-62 in the season opener for both teams

Sports - ABC News - November 4

'There's disbelief about him because he's just that good': Inside Flagg's improbable rise

From grade school, Flagg has faced test after test -- all designed to define his ceiling.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Duke's Cooper Flagg leads rankings of top 2025 NBA Draft prospects to watch in Champions Classic

Duke has several potential first-round picks playing in Tuesday's Champions Classic

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Jon Scheyer frustrated with Duke coaches, support staff over Cooper Flagg's cramping: 'We've got to help him'

Scheyer vowed to fix Flagg's cramping issues by addressing the issue with Duke's training staff

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Cooper Flagg's costly last-minute turnovers spoil his big night, doom Duke against Kentucky

Everything was set up for Flagg to deliver a signature moment on the Champions Classic stage, but the Duke freshman was unable to come through in the final seconds.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Cooper Flagg Tracker: Duke star freshman leads Blue Devils over Arizona in his first true road game

Flagg scored 24 points in No. 12 Duke's victory vs. the No. 17 Wildcats

Sports - CBS Sports - 9 hours ago

Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 points

Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg got his first taste of a true college road atmosphere on Friday night, playing in front of a raucous announced crowd of 14,634 at Arizona’s McKale Center

Sports - ABC News - 3 hours ago

College basketball's breakout stars: Duke's Caleb Foster, UNC's Elliot Cadeau among players with potential

Here are eight players that can emerge as stars during the 2024-25 college basketball season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

College basketball rankings: Breaking down the top five players at every position entering the 2024-25 season

Alabama's Mark Sears, Duke's Cooper Flagg both check in at the top of their position groups

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

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