Duke’s Cooper Flagg has dazzled basketball fans and NBA scouts alike, but is his presence enough to ensure an undefeated ACC season for the Blue Devils? Insights suggest challenges might lie ahead.

There's a natural doubt around anyone touted to be one of the best in basketball, but Cooper Flagg has more yeasayers than naysayers. The post Duke’s ACC Dynasty Plans Hit a Snag Due to Growing Hassle Around Cooper Flagg appeared first on EssentiallySports.

There's never been a safer bet than Cooper Flagg to become ACC Rookie of the Year. That was true in the preseason, as the Duke basketball freshman sensation arrived in Durham as a projected one-and-done talent and No. 1 overall draft pick.

Before we arrive in 2025, let's take a look at what Duke basketball did in the 2024 portion of its schedule and what's ahead for the Blue Devils.

With its comeback win at Louisville, Duke basketball accomplished a first under Jon Scheyer. Here's a look at that stat, plus Cooper Flagg's stats.

Twin Duke basketball signees Cayden and Cameron Boozer left with the hardware in their City of Palms Classic debut.