Inside the Momentous Decision That Changed Cooper Flagg and Duke

Inside the Momentous Decision That Changed Cooper Flagg and Duke
Years before his starring turn at the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament, the freshman phenom wasn’t sure he would play for the Blue Devils.
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