Cooper Flagg sends clear farewell message after Duke’s Final Four disappointment
Cooper Flagg's memorable freshman journey at Duke ended one step short of the national championship, but his impact on the 2024-25 college basketball season was undeniable. The 17-year-old phenom led the Blue Devils into the Final Four with a dominant run through March Madness, only to fall in heartbreaking fashion to Houston, 70-67, after surrendering a six-point lead in the final minute of regulation.Flagg, who was visibly emotional postgame, shouldered the pain of the loss with the maturity of a seasoned veteran. Speaking to the media after the buzzer, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft reflected on the journey rather than the stumble at the finish line."Didn't end the way we wanted it to, but still an incredible year," Flagg said.In the loss to Houston, Flagg delivered once again, dropping 27 points, along with seven rebounds […]