Flagg is averaging 19 points, eight rebounds, and four assists for the Blue Devils, who are 15-2 and have won 11 games in a row.
BOSTON — Cooper Flagg is playing a sold-out game Saturday in Boston, where Duke and Boston College were set to square off.
The 18-year-old freshman phenom from Newport will lead his third-ranked Blue Devils into Conte Forum to take on the Eagles.
Flagg is averaging 19 points, eight rebounds, and four assists for the Blue Devils, who are 15-2 and have won 11 games in a row.
Just last week, the 6-foot-9 Flagg scored 42 points to set a conference freshman single-game scoring record, helping Duke beat Notre Dame 86-78.
“I was just out there playing,” Flagg said last Saturday as he sat at his locker afterward surrounded by reporters, according to the Associated Press. “When I’m in the game, I don’t really know what’s going on. I’m just playing locked in.”
The broken scoring record joins a growing list of astonishing accomplishments early in his career.
Saturday night’s game in Boston is the closest trip to Maine for Duke all year, and the game sold out quickly. Media relations officials for Boston College told NEWS CENTER Maine this is the most credentials that have been requested for a BC basketball game in years.
According to Victory Live, a company that tracks ticket sales, ticket prices jumped nearly 50 percent compared to Duke’s average road games this season.
The game begins at 8 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN.
Flagg and several of his teammates were in the stands at TD Garden on Friday night, where Boston Celtics managed to pull itself out of a shooting slump in a victory over the Orlando Magic.
NEWS CENTER Maine will have crews at the game. This story will be updated.
In a thrilling matchup between Duke’s Blue Devils and Boston College Eagles, Cooper Flagg emerged as the standout player, leading his team to victory. Flagg showcased his exceptional skills and determination on the court, making key plays and leading his team to a decisive win.
With his sharp shooting and impressive court vision, Flagg dominated the game, scoring crucial points and setting up his teammates for success. His leadership on the court was evident as he rallied his team and kept them focused throughout the game.
In the end, Cooper Flagg’s stellar performance was instrumental in Duke’s victory over Boston College. His standout play and unwavering determination solidified his status as a key player for the Blue Devils, and fans are excited to see what he will bring to future games.
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