Fans Have Mixed Emotions On Cooper Flagg's Performance In George Mason-Duke Game

Potential NBA first-overall pick Cooper Flagg scored 24 points against George Mason.

Dec 17, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) dunks over George Mason Patriots guard KD Johnson (0) during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images / Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

On Tuesday evening, the Duke Blue Devils hosted the George Mason Patriots in North Carolina.

Duke won by a score of 68-47 to improve to 9-2 in their first 11 games of the season.

NBA prospect Cooper Flagg finished with 24 points, nine rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block while shooting 7/20 from the field and 2/5 from the three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

Cooper Flagg tonight against George Mason:

- 24 PTS
- 9 REB
- 4 AST
- 3 STL

Duke moves to 9-2 on the season 😈 pic.twitter.com/lHQIA77lID

— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) December 18, 2024

Many basketball fans reacted to Flagg's performance on social media.

@Dylanarchived_: "i like flagg but i can’t lie he is not showing me “generational” type of talent"

i like flagg but i can’t lie he is not showing me “generational” type of talent

— dylanarchived (@Dylanarchived_) December 18, 2024

@Garo_thom: "Seems pretty good to me all you haters out there…remember, it’s Dec. and he hasn’t turned 18 yet…"

Seems pretty good to me all you haters out there…remember, it’s Dec. and he hasn’t turned 18 yet…

— GTom (@Garo_thom) December 18, 2024

@WebberMuse: "Cooper Flagg since Thanksgiving

4 PTS (w/o FTs) | 28.6 FG%
14 PTS (w/o FTs) | 38.9 FG%
17 PTS (w/o FTs) | 47.1 FG%
4 PTS (w/o FTs) | 25.0 FG%
16 PTS (w/o FTs) | 35.0 FG%

Projected first overall pick btw."

Cooper Flagg since Thanksgiving

4 PTS (w/o FTs) | 28.6 FG%
14 PTS (w/o FTs) | 38.9 FG%
17 PTS (w/o FTs) | 47.1 FG%
4 PTS (w/o FTs) | 25.0 FG%
16 PTS (w/o FTs) | 35.0 FG%

Projected first overall pick btw.

— Dorance Armstrong Enthusiast 🇲🇬 (@WebberMuse) December 18, 2024

@TheQueenBeeBBQ: "His efficiency so far has been concerning. Both Harper and Bailey’s efficiency has been better to this point."

His efficiency so far has been concerning. Both Harper and Bailey’s efficiency has been better to this point.

— The Hurricane (@TheQueenBeeBBQ) December 18, 2024

@Soulkraven: "He still isn't great at making shots but the production at his age is wild"

He still isn't great at making shots but the production at his age is wild https://t.co/1xbV9AsZpQ

— Fernando Sanchez (@Soulkraven) December 18, 2024

@Welayed: "That cooper Flagg hype died down so fast lmao blud is not generational and not the guaranteed #1 pick"

That cooper Flagg hype died down so fast lmao blud is not generational and not the guaranteed #1 pick

— ᴅᴛɢ 💵 (@Welayed) December 18, 2024

@saintspelican23: "Rough shooting night to start but finished strong"

Rough shooting night to start but finished strong https://t.co/ReQm7JFbhy

— SAINTSPELICANS23 (@saintspelican23) December 18, 2024

@ryancassidycbb: "7/20. 35% from the field.

What are we doing here?? Also had 3 turnovers."

7/20. 35% from the field.

What are we doing here?? Also had 3 turnovers.

— Ryan Cassidy (@ryancassidycbb) December 18, 2024

Duke will play their next game on Saturday when they visit the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Atlanta.