The college basketball world was abuzz with excitement when the news broke that Cooper Flagg, one of the top recruits in the country, had committed to Duke University. Flagg, a 6-foot-7 forward from Florida, had been courted by several of the top programs in the nation, including UConn, but ultimately chose Duke.
Flagg is considered one of the most talented players in the country and is expected to make an immediate impact for the Blue Devils. He is a versatile player who can score from all three levels and is a strong rebounder and defender. He is also a great passer and has the ability to create for his teammates.
Flagg’s commitment to Duke is a huge win for the program and will help them remain competitive in the ACC. He joins a talented group of freshmen that includes five-star recruit Matthew Hurt and four-star recruit Jalen Johnson. With Flagg in the mix, Duke is poised to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season.
UConn was disappointed to lose out on Flagg, but they still have a strong recruiting class that includes five-star recruit James Bouknight and four-star recruit Andre Jackson. The Huskies are still expected to be one of the top teams in the Big East this season.
Cooper Flagg’s commitment to Duke is a huge win for the Blue Devils and will help them remain competitive in the ACC. His talent and versatility make him one of the top recruits in the country and he should make an immediate impact for Duke this season. UConn may have lost out on Flagg, but they still have a strong recruiting class that should make them a contender in the Big East.
