Everyone loves to watch Cooper Flagg play, don’t they? Even his coach is surprised by how well he performs. Each game brings out the best in him, and we are happy to watch him play every time. Let’s discuss his impressive Sweet Sixteen performance.
An Incredible Sweet Sixteen
Flagg led Duke to a commanding Sweet Sixteen win with his impressive display. Flagg scored 30 points, grabbed seven rebounds, blocked three shots, made one steal, and provided six assists. He was second in points scored, points provided, and rebounds. Even the opponents were impressed with his outstanding performance.
At the end of the game, Scheyer, who has contributed to Flagg’s development, was in awe of his performance. He was so impressed that he asked, “Does he ever stop impressing you?” He further explained that Cooper did all he was supposed to do in the game.
While Scheyer has coached many outstanding players in the past, he seems particularly impressed with how well Cooper is playing. Under his guidance, Cooper has continued to improve his play, and the future looks bright.
A highlight of the match shared by @MarchMadnessMBB shows Cooper beating the halftime buzzer with a sweet shot! Such shots demonstrate just how talented a player he is and continue to fuel his already massive hype.
One thing that sets Cooper apart is that he is not selfish. While he is focused on scoring points, he is also dedicated to providing assists. His 6 assists were the second-highest in the game, and he could have had more. His basketball IQ is impressive, and the future looks promising for him.
Is the NBA Around the Corner?
A player of his caliber has a great future. All of us are impressed with his performance, and we are not the only ones watching. Historically, many players of his caliber move into the NBA scene.
Expectations were high for him in the 2024/25 season as a freshman. But with how well he is playing, he seems not bothered by the hype. He is already drawing comparisons with Kevin Durant and other top players.
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The Elite Eight is just around the corner. On March 30, Duke will play Alabama. This match will be tougher than their last game, but given how well his Sweet Sixteen performance was, Cooper is expected to be the star of the game.
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