Flagg dominates in likely last game at Cameron

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• “40”/ > David HaleMar 3, 2025, 10:33 PM ET Close College football reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.
• Graduate of the University of Delaware.DURHAM, N.C.– Cooper Flagg insisted he’s”living

in today “and wouldn’t speculate on whether he ‘d just played his last game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, however as Duke wrapped its home slate Monday with an emphatic 93-60 win over Wake Forest, the forecasted No. 1 pick in the NBA draft admitted there were still a lot emotions as he left the court to chants of”Another year!” from the crowd.”I was simply playing with a great deal of emotion and a lot of fire,”Flagg said.If it was his last home game in a Duke uniform, he leaves on a high note. Flagg finished with 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals.Flagg lamented Duke’s dull performance in a January game at Wake Forest, recommending revenge was amongst his motivations Monday, but he was still peppered with questions about his future after the win. His coach, Jon Scheyer, stated he bore in mind of the moment, too.Editor’s Picks Flagg left the court with the rest of the starters at the 2:21 mark in the second half with the Blue Devils up 40, an admittedly simple ending to an electrical

season on Duke’s home court, Scheyer stated.”I just hope everyone acknowledges, if we were in more close games, his numbers would resemble this a lot,”Scheyer stated. “He’s so unselfish.

I wanted to put him back in just for people to be able to recognize him and what he’s done. He plays so hard, he’s competitive, he’s a terrific teammate, and clearly his capability is special.”For Duke, the dominant win covered an ideal 17-0 season at Cameron Indoor Arena, and the victory was the Blue Devils’4th straight by a minimum of 30 points.Flagg said the performance was indicative of a group “playing at a truly high level,”however he highlighted that the job was far from over.Still, Monday was a time for reflection– even if Flagg wasn’t prepared to confess he ‘d played his last game inside Duke’s historical arena. He recalled his coast-to-coast dunk against Pitt(

“a surreal minute,” he said)as his individual best memory from his season here, but befitting a player lauded for his selflessness on the court, indicated colleague Sion James’dunk versus NC State as the peak.”The feeling I had– the crowd, it was the loudest it’s been all year,”Flagg said.”I was back on defense, and I might almost feel the structure shaking.”Whether that sensation would suffice to tempt Flagg back for another year,

as the crowd urged Monday, remains a suspicious proposal provided his NBA draft stock. However Flagg said the experience of this season at Duke has actually surpassed his expectations, and leaving Cameron for potentially the last time was another memory worth valuing.”This is the very best place in college basketball, for sure,”Flagg said.”I’ve liked each and every single minute of being here. It’s been an amazing year.”