Illinois, Duke and Flagg

Illinois' Brad Underwood on Cooper Flagg: 'Hope he stays' at Duke despite projected No. 1 overall
Following Duke's win at The Garden on Saturday, Illinois coach Brad Underwood said Cooper Flagg should stay at Duke and wait on the NBA. Here's more:
Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Heaps Praise on Duke Star Cooper Flagg With Iconic Quote
The 43-point defeat for Illinois was the most lopsided loss in school history, and left Illini coach Brad Underwood with no other choice but to heap praise on Duke star Cooper Flagg, who scored 16 points, while adding seven rebounds and five assists in 23 minutes of action.
Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut and No. 3 Duke hands Illinois worst loss ever, 110-67
Cooper Flagg had 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut and seven players scored in double figures for No. 3 Duke in a 110-67 blowout Saturday night that marked the most lopsided loss in Illinois history.
Illinois coach says Cooper Flagg could ‘probably’ make more money in college than the NBA
NEW YORK -- Illinois coach Brad Underwood hopes Cooper Flagg stays at Duke another year, and believes he “probably” could make more money in college than in the NBA.
Basketball World Reacts To Cooper Flagg's Performance In Illinois-Duke Game
Duke faced off against Illinois at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Blue Devils won by a score of 110-67 to improve to 24-3 in
What Cooper Flagg, Duke basketball did by annihilating Illinois at Madison Square Garden
Despite Duke basketball’s dominance, Cooper Flagg and the third-ranked Blue Devils accomplished a first on Saturday night by annihilating Illinois at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
College basketball coach praises Duke's Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg could revitalize men's college basketball if he decides for pass on the NBA Draft, Illinois coach Brad Underwood says
Cooper Flagg to make MSG debut as Duke set to ‘simulate an NCAA tournament game’
Cooper Flagg and Duke will be playing in the NCAA Tournament next month, likely as the No. 1 seed in the East Region. The No. 3 Blue Devils are 23-3 overall and have dominated the ACC this year to the tune of a 15-1 conference record.
Will Cooper Flagg Stay at Duke for Another Year? Exploring the Freshman’s Future Options
Cooper Flagg is regarded as the No. 1 pick for the 2025 NBA draft. However, the freshman star is in the middle of a major career decision: continue his collegiate basketball at Duke or go pro in the NBA.
College basketball coach says Duke's Cooper Flagg can rival $4 million superstar women's athlete's popularity
One college basketball coach foresees Duke's Cooper Flagg giving most of the sports world a run in popularity.
Flagg fun: Illinois coach suggests young Duke star should stay in school and ‘chase a girl’
Cooper Flagg has certainly lived up to the hype. So it seems a foregone conclusion the freshman phenom from Duke will become ...
‘Generational’ – Cooper Flagg told to snub $36million NBA offer as he can earn more in college
Cooper Flagg lit up Madison Square Garden Saturday night — surely not for the last time. In front of dozens of NBA scouts, he ...
Cooper Flagg Tracker: Duke star impresses NBA scouts in Blue Devils' rout of Illinois at Madison Square Garden
Flagg was a key factor in No. 3 Duke's 110-67 pounding of the Illini on Saturday at the World's Most Famous Arena ...
Cooper Flagg Hyped By Fans as CBB's Best Player After No. 3 Duke Blows Out Illinois
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Duke's Cooper Flagg makes lasting memory in NBA showcase at Madison Square Garden
A Saturday night showdown between Duke and Illinois featured plenty of future NBA talent, but it was Cooper Flagg who shined ...
How good would Cooper Flagg's prep team have been if it stayed together in college? 'Modern-day Fab Five'
Last year's Montverde Academy team may go down as one of the best prep teams ever and its star players are thriving in ...