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Wake Forest’s Sallis, Duke’s Flagg Notch ACC Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Wake Forest senior guard Hunter Sallis was named Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, while Duke freshman guard/forward Cooper Flagg earned Rookie of the Week honors for games played January 13-19.
ACC men’s basketball weekly honors are nominated by the respective schools and determined by a vote of an 18-member media panel.
This marks Sallis’ first ACC weekly honor of the 2024-25 season. Flagg was named ACC Rookie of the Week for the seventh time in 11 weeks, including the third straight week and the fourth time in the last five weeks.
Sallis spearheaded Wake Forest’s 2-0 week, leading the team in scoring both times during wins over Stanford and Virginia Tech as the Demon Deacons ran their ACC win streak to five straight games – the program’s longest since the 2004-05 season. The native of Omaha, Nebraska, averaged 27.0 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 64.7 percent from the field, including 50 percent from 3-point distance. In the Demon Deacons’ 80-67 win over Stanford on Wednesday, January 15, Sallis scored 30 points, going 12-of-17 from the field and 3-of-5 from behind the arc. He followed that up by recording 24 points, seven rebounds and two steals in the 72-63 win at Virginia Tech on Saturday, January 18. He was 10-of-17 from the field and 3-of-7 from 3-point range. He has posted seven consecutive showings of 20-plus points – the best stretch in his collegiate career.
Flagg averaged 20.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocked shot, while shooting 14-of-25 (56.0%) from the field and 10-of-12 (83.3%) at the free-throw line, to lead Duke to ACC victories over Miami and Boston College. In an 88-63 road victory over Boston College on Saturday, the native of Newport, Maine, amassed 28 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and 9-of-11 from the free-throw stripe, while adding five rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocked shots. In the Blue Devils’ 89-54 triumph over Miami on Tuesday, January 14, Flagg collected 13 points, seven boards, six assists and a steal in 28 minutes.
2024-25 ACC Players of the Week
Nov. 11 – Jamir Watkins, Sr., G, Florida State; Nijel Pack, Gr., G, Miami
Nov. 18 – Maxime Raynaud, Sr., C, Stanford
Nov. 25 – Cooper Flagg, Fr., G/F, Duke
Dec. 2 – Chucky Hepburn, Sr., G, Louisville
Dec. 9 – Ian Schieffelin, Sr., F, Clemson
Dec. 16 – Matt Cross, Sr., F, SMU
Dec. 23 – Reyne Smith, Sr., G, Louisville; Maxime Raynaud, Sr., C, Stanford
Dec. 30 – Donald Hand Jr., So., G, Boston College
Jan. 6 – Cooper Flagg, Fr., G/F, Duke
Jan. 13 – Cooper Flagg, Fr., G/F, Duke
Jan. 20 – Hunter Sallis, Sr., G, Wake Forest
2024-25 ACC Rookie of the Week
Nov. 11 – Kon Knueppel, G/F, Duke
Nov. 18 – Cooper Flagg, G/F, Duke
Nov. 25 – Cooper Flagg, G/F, Duke
Dec. 2 – Jeremiah Wilkinson, G, Cal; Donnie Freeman, F, Syracuse
Dec. 9 – Cooper Flagg, G/F, Duke
Dec. 16 – Brandin Cummings, G, Pitt
Dec. 23 – Cooper Flagg, G/F, Duke
Dec. 30 – Ian Jackson, G, North Carolina
Jan. 6 – Cooper Flagg, G/F, Duke
Jan. 13 – Cooper Flagg, G/F, Duke
Jan. 20 – Cooper Flagg, G/F, Duke
In an exciting week of ACC men’s basketball action, Wake Forest’s Alondes Sallis and Duke’s Jalen Flagg have been named the conference’s Players of the Week. Sallis led the Demon Deacons to a pair of impressive victories with his stellar play on both ends of the court, while Flagg’s clutch performances helped the Blue Devils secure key wins.Sallis, a freshman guard, showcased his scoring prowess by averaging 20 points per game while shooting over 50% from the field. He also made a significant impact on the defensive end with his active hands and quick feet, registering multiple steals and blocks in each game. Sallis’ all-around contributions were instrumental in Wake Forest’s success this week.
Flagg, a junior forward, stepped up in a big way for Duke with his dominant performances in the paint. He averaged a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds per game, showcasing his ability to crash the boards and score in the paint. Flagg’s leadership and toughness were on full display as he helped guide the Blue Devils to crucial victories.
Both Sallis and Flagg have been instrumental in their teams’ success this season, and their stellar play has not gone unnoticed. As they continue to lead their respective squads in ACC play, fans can expect more standout performances from these talented players in the weeks to come. Congratulations to Alondes Sallis and Jalen Flagg on their well-deserved ACC Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors!
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Sallis Tabbed ACC Player of the Week
From Wake Forest Athletic Communications:
Sallis Tabbed ACC Player of the Week
The senior guard has earned the second weekly conference honor of his career.CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Wake Forest men’s basketball standout Hunter Sallis has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week, announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.
The recognition brings a second such honor for Sallis as a Demon Deacon, as he was named the conference player of the week last year on Feb. 26, 2024.
Sallis paced Wake Forest to a 2-0 week of ACC victories, leading all individuals in scoring both times during wins over Stanford and Virginia Tech. The senior guard averaged 27.0 points and 5.5 rebounds while tallying a remarkable 64.7 field goal percentage. Sallis also shot 50 percent from three-point distance.
At home versus Stanford last week, Sallis totaled 30 points on 12-of-17 shooting from the floor, while also grabbing four rebounds. The Omaha, Neb. native especially seized momentum in the second half, making seven of his final eight shots. It was his second performance of 30-plus points this season, along with being the third of his collegiate career. On the road at Virginia Tech over the weekend, Sallis displayed control from the start en route to totaling 24 points and seven rebounds. He continued his efficient shooting with a 58.8 field goal percentage and netted three triples in 38 minutes.
Sallis has posted seven consecutive showings of 20-plus points – the best stretch in his collegiate career. He has helped lead the Demon Deacons to an ongoing five-game win streak, which rests as the program’s longest since the 2004-05 campaign. Additionally, Sallis has played a major role in Wake Forest winning its last three conference road contests for the first time in 21 seasons and, with a 6-1 record in ACC play, currently at its best start in conference play since 1996-97.
This season, Sallis has again acted as the Deacs’ leading scorer (19.5 ppg) and is additionally averaging 4.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists while shooting over 48 percent from the floor and 87 percent from the free throw line. He ranks second in the conference in scoring, fifth in free throw percentage and 10th in field goal percentage.
Sallis is one of three players to have earned multiple ACC Player of the Week career nods within the Steve Forbes era, joining the likes of Jake LaRavia (2022) and Alondes Williams (2022).
The Deacs are back home this week for two sold out showings against Big Four opponents. The team will first host North Carolina on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. before bringing in No. 2 Duke on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. inside LJVM Coliseum. Both games will air on ESPN.
North Carolina State guard, Braxton Beverly, has been named the ACC Player of the Week after his impressive performance in the Wolfpack’s recent victory over Duke. Beverly scored a career-high 25 points, including five three-pointers, to lead NC State to a 96-85 upset win over the Blue Devils.Beverly’s sharp shooting and clutch play down the stretch helped propel the Wolfpack to their first win over Duke in four years. The junior guard’s leadership and offensive prowess were on full display as he outplayed some of the top talent in the ACC.
This honor is well-deserved for Beverly, who has been a consistent contributor for NC State all season. His ability to score from anywhere on the court and make big plays in crucial moments has been invaluable to the Wolfpack’s success.
Congratulations to Braxton Beverly on being named the ACC Player of the Week! Fans can’t wait to see what he has in store for the rest of the season.
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Sallis has 20, Harris 17, Wake Forest pulls away from NC State 77-59
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Hunter Sallis scored 20 points, Juke Harris added 17 off the bench and Wake Forest pulled away in the second half for a 77-59 win over N.C. State on Saturday.
Up four points about five minutes into the second half, Sallis scored six points, Efton Reid had a three-point play and Ty-Laur Johnson hit a 3-pointer in a 12-2 run that put the Demon Deacons on top 57-43. The Wolfpack never got back within single digits and Sallis hit a jumper with five minutes remain for the biggest lead at 73-51.
Tre’Von Spillers scored 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting for Wake Forest (11-4, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), which shot 58% in the second half and 55% for the game. Harris was 6-of-8 shooting.
Marcus Hill led N.C. State (8-6, 1-2) with 14 points. Dontgrez Styles added 11 points and Michael O’Connell had 10. The Wolfpack shot 48% in the first half and 33% in the second.
Wake Forest got off to a quick start with Harris and Sallis hitting back-to-back 3-pointers in a 9-0 run that made it 19-4. The Wolfpack climbed back into it with a 9-0 run, making it 30-28. Harris and Cameron Hildreth scored the last two baskets of the half to give the Demon Deacons a 38-32 lead.
Hill and Taylor opened the second half with layups to pull N.C. State back within two but a Spillers layup and Sallis 3 started the surge that had Wake Forest on top by 12 when Sallis made two free throws with 12:11 left in the game.
N.C. State is home against Notre Dame on Wednesday. Wake Forest goes to Miami on Saturday.
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In a dominant performance, Wake Forest defeated NC State 77-59 as Sallis scored 20 points and Harris added 17. The Demon Deacons pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Wolfpack by 18 points. With this impressive victory, Wake Forest continues to showcase their strength in the ACC and solidify their spot in the conference standings. Congratulations to the Demon Deacons on a well-deserved win! #WakeForestBasketball #ACC #DominantPerformance
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Hunter Sallis, Wake Forest set sights on NC State | National
Hunter Sallis, the highly touted recruit and Wake Forest commit, has set his sights on a showdown with NC State in the upcoming season. The talented guard is ready to make his mark in the college basketball world and lead the Demon Deacons to victory against their ACC rivals.Sallis, known for his scoring ability and playmaking skills, is expected to be a key player for Wake Forest as they navigate through a tough conference schedule. With his commitment to the program and determination to succeed, Sallis is poised to make a significant impact on the team’s success.
The matchup against NC State will be a highly anticipated game for both teams and fans alike. The rivalry between these two schools is intense, and Sallis is ready to showcase his talents on the big stage. With his skills and passion for the game, Sallis is sure to make a statement and lead Wake Forest to victory.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting showdown between Hunter Sallis and Wake Forest as they take on NC State in the upcoming season. It’s bound to be a game you won’t want to miss!
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