After lighting up college basketball and nearly reaching the national title game, superstar freshman duo copper flagg and Kon Knueppel are going their separate ways.
The news has already hit fans like a buzzer-beater loss.
Kon Knueppel, the sharp-shooting, playmaking freshman who quickly became a fan favourite, is declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft.
Knueppelcould’ve stayed and probably led Duke in Year Two.
It’s the end of an era for Duke Blue Devils fans as Cooper Flagg, the team’s superstar freshman, has decided to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft. This move comes after a remarkable season where Flagg and his teammate Kon Knueppel led Duke to a stunning 35-4 record, clinched the ACC Tournament title, and made it to the Final Four.
*Cooper Flagg’s Achievements:*
– *National College Player of the Year (2025)*: Flagg received this prestigious award, solidifying his position as one of the top players in college basketball.
– *Consensus First-Team All-American (2025)*: He was recognized for his outstanding performance throughout the season.
– *ACC Player of the Year (2025)*: Flagg dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference, leading Duke in major statistical categories.
Flagg’s stats for the season were impressive, averaging ¹ ²:
– *Points:* 19.2 points per game
– *Rebounds:* 7.5 rebounds per game
– *Assists:* 4.2 assists per game
– *Blocks:* 1.4 blocks per game
– *Steals:* 1.4 steals per game
While Flagg hasn’t officially declared for the draft, his comments suggest he’s leaning towards pursuing an NBA career, saying it would be a “blessing” to get drafted by any team. Jay Williams, a former Duke superstar and NBA player, believes Flagg will likely enter the draft, citing the potential for max contracts as a major factor
