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Duke Basketball: Every Angle of Latest Viral Cooper Flagg Dunk

Add another Cameron-erupting slam to the rookie's Duke basketball lore.
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Two of Duke basketball freshman phenom Cooper Flagg's 27 points in Wednesday night's 78-57 victory over the visiting Cal Golden Bears (12-13, 5-9 ACC) came in the form a fastbreak flush deserving of several more looks.

With the No. 3-ranked Duke Blue Devils (21-3, 13-1 ACC) enjoying a 56-32 lead midway through the second half, Flagg forced Cal head coach Mark Madsen to run out on the floor begging for a timeout. He did so by intercepting a careless pass before preparing for liftoff and the following reverse dunk:

"I've had that dunk for a while," the 18-year-old Flagg, frontrunner for ACC and national player of the year honors, said in the locker room afterward. "I didn't want to get too crazy. But I had to do a little something."

Just before midnight, the Duke basketball social media team came through with a quick "showtime Coop from all the angles" montage to pay tribute to what is now one of countless Cooper Flagg explosions that have led to thunderous reactions from the Cameron Crazies this season:

The 6-foot-9, 205-pound native and projected No. 1 overall draft pick finished 8-for-14 from the field, 2-for-4 beyond the arc, and 9-for-9 at the foul line against the Golden Bears. He added five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and only two turnovers across his 29 minutes of action.

Duke basketball will now get its Cooper Flagg & Co. show ready to welcome the Stanford Cardinal (16-9, 8-6 ACC) to Cameron Indoor Stadium at 4 p.m. ET Saturday (ABC).

RANKED LATE-SEASON DUKE BLUE DEVILS ON SI REPORT CARDS:

1. Cooper Flagg

2. Kon Knueppel

3. Sion James

4. Tyrese Proctor

5. Maliq Brown

6. Khaman Maluach

7. Isaiah Evans

8. Mason Gillis

Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball news.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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