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Duke Basketball Star Cooper Flagg Flexes in Practice

The youngest player on the 2024-25 Duke basketball squad isn't lacking in confidence or showmanship.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg
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Of course, Cooper Flagg isn't the first person to pull off a between-the-legs dunk. But what stands out is the ease with which the projected one-and-done Duke basketball forward pulls off such feats.

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On Tuesday, the Blue Devils' official account posted the following evidence of the mere 17-year-old getting more and more comfortable in the program's practice facility while sporting his hot commodity No. 2 Duke jersey:

Sure, the 6-foot-9, 205-pound Maine native's ridiculously long arms aid in the finish, leading to Flagg's patented bowed-up flex. On the other hand, one could argue that the length of said arms should take away from the smoothness of his moves, making his midair between-the-legs transfer — so fast that it's difficult to see happen in real time above — even more impressive.

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There's no doubt that Flagg, who finished No. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite and joins 2018-19 one-and-done RJ Barrett as the only two Duke basketball players to arrive in Durham with a perfect composite rating in tow, will be the headline attraction at Countdown to Craziness on Oct. 4.

And it's a safe bet that Flagg, the early frontrunner to come off the board No. 1 overall at the 2025 NBA Draft, will be in Jon Scheyer's starting five and a centerpiece weapon when the 2024-25 Blue Devils tip off their campaign at home against Maine on Nov. 4.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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