Duke star Cooper Flagg is rarely fazed or bothered by the bright lights. If anything, heās been used to being in the spotlight long before the start of his college basketball career.
However, even the most calm player can get emotional at times. That was the case with Flagg when he was called for a foul early in the second half of the win vs. Pittsburgh.
Flagg was visibly upset with himself after the call. Thatās why, shortly after, he took it on the rim by completing a one-man fastbreak after a steal for one of the most incredible dunks of the season. Following the game, coach Jon Scheyer talked about his pupilās character.
Jon Scheyer talks about āangryā Cooper Flagg
āHe gets angry, but heās loose at the same time,ā Scheyer said. āHe loves being in the arena, but heās got an edge to him now, and it can go quick. We saw that tonight. He picked up his third [foul] and it just got him going. Heās proven it with who heās played and how heās done it in such a mature way. Heās just so competitive, and he just brings out a lot of good stuff from his teammates.ā
Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2).
The coach continued to praise his young star for his play. Admittedly, that dunk was one of the highlights of the season, and he knows the energy was contagious:
āWeāve had a few guys through the years to make a couple plays that just spark everybody in the building,ā Scheyer said. āThat was one of those moments tonight.ā
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Flagg is still considered to be the best prospect in the NBA Draft. And while other players gained some ground in recent weeks, those kinds of plays will likely cement his place as the first guy off the board.
