How Will Cooper Flagg Fit In At Duke, Former Duke Alum Shelden Williams Gives His Take

Freshman Cooper Flagg arrives at Duke highly recruited, with high expectations. The question is how does he meet these expectations and beyond?

Duke University has always been a breeding ground for top-tier basketball talent, and with the college basketball season right around the corner, there's no shortage of excitement surrounding the Blue Devils. One name that has Duke fans buzzing is the highly-touted freshman, Cooper Flagg. As the season approaches, many are eager to see how Flagg will fit into the Duke basketball program and whether he can replicate his high school success at the college level.

To get some insights into what we can expect from Cooper Flagg at Duke, we turned to Duke's very own basketball legend, former player, and current basketball analyst, Shelden Williams, along with Stephen Wiseman. With his wealth of experience and knowledge of both the college game and the Blue Devils, Williams provided some valuable perspectives on Flagg's potential impact.

Shelden Williams emphasized the importance of recognizing that the transition from high school to college basketball is a significant step. While Cooper Flagg may have dominated the high school scene with his impressive skills and athleticism, the college game presents a new set of challenges. Williams noted that adjusting to the faster pace, increased physicality, and higher level of competition can be daunting for even the most talented freshmen.