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.

Duke freshman sensation Cooper Flagg is widely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, former NBA player Quentin Richardson has publicly suggested that Flagg should remain in college for another year rather than enter the draft, particularly if the Washington Wizards land the top selection.