A freshman, Flagg is a younger, more productive, history-making star. Meanwhile, Johni Broome has had 5 years to enter the conversation.

With their freshman star in foul trouble, it took everyone and everything else the Blue Devils had to hold off the Tar Heels, 82-69, and clinch the No. 1 seed in the ACC tournament.

Cooper Flagg finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, six assists and four blocks while shooting 6/15 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media.