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Basketball World Reacts To Cooper Flagg's Performance In UNC-Duke Game

Duke star Cooper Flagg scored 21 points against UNC.

Ben Stinar

Jan 11, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2)reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
Jan 11, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2)reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images / Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

On Saturday night, the Duke Blue Devils hosted the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Duke dominated, winning by a score of 87-70.

Cooper Flagg finished the win with 21 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks while shooting 6/14 from the field and 3/5 from the three-point range.

Many people reacted to Flagg's performance on social media.

@BrotherhoodCBB: "Cooper Flagg’s first half in the biggest rivalry in college basketball:

13 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3PT)
5 assists / 0 turnovers
4 rebounds
2 steals
2 blocks
+21"

Jeff Goodman: "Cooper Flagg with a pedestrian 21 points, 8 boards, 7 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks.

The National Player of the Year frontrunner."

Dick Vitale: "All I can say in 45 years @espn I have not seen a player as young as @Cooper_Flagg so skilled - he is in his own World - he is THAT GOOD!"

Kyron Samuels: "yeah man…cooper flagg is the best player in college basketball and it’s not really close imo."

@CuffsTheLegend: "you can overthink this all you want to.. just take Cooper Flagg #1 in the draft and never look back

He’s the clear cut Player Of The Year in college basketball and the kid just turned 18 and he should still be a HS senior right now

Just imagine how his game is look when he’s 25-27 years old"

Jeff Borzello: "Cooper Flagg: 21 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Flagg becomes just the third Duke player in the last 40 years to have 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists against North Carolina, joining Tyus Jones and Danny Ferry. (Via @ESPNStatsInfo)"

Real Sports: "Cooper Flagg vs UNC:

STILL leading Duke in PTS, REB, AST, STL, & BLK on the season."

@nbadraftpoint: "Projected #1 pick Cooper Flagg today in the dominant rivalry win over UNC

21 points
8 boards
7 assists
3 steals
2 blocks
6-14 FG
3-5 3P
6-9 FT

Was absolutely everywhere tonight, showcasing why he’s one of the best players in the NCAA as a freshman.

Duke legend in the making"

Duke improved to 19-2 in 21 games, which has them as the top team in the ACC.

They are in the middle of a 15-game winning streak.

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Ben Stinar
BEN STINAR

Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.