Cooper Flagg has taken the college basketball world by storm this season. Flagg, the freshman phenom at Duke, has solidified his status as a projected top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft with an exceptional debut season. He showed off his skills in the first two rounds of March Madness, although the games were far from blowouts. In the opener, he logged 22 minutes and dropped 14 points in a 44-point rout. In the second round against Baylor, he upped the ante with 18 points in 28 minutes, helping Duke to a 23-point victory.

Now, Flagg faces his toughest challenge yet as the Blue Devils take on the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats, led by Caleb Love. In what is expected to be a close contest, fans are eager to see if Flagg can break the 20-point mark and further prove his superstar potential.

A Historic Season So Far for Flagg

Flagg’s remarkable year keeps rolling as he won the Oscar Robertson Trophy as the nation’s player of the year. He became just the fourth freshman to win the award, joining Duke legend Zion Williamson (2019), Kentucky’s Anthony Davis (2012) and Texas’ Kevin Durant (2007)-an elite trio, though only Davis paired it with a national title. Flagg’s stat line speaks volumes: 18.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, leading Duke in every major category.

Now, he’s the odds-on favorite to win the Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year Award, with odds of +300 at BetMGM. With Duke priced at +225 to win the championship, betting on Flagg feels like a smart move – especially if you think the Blue Devils can go all the way.

Flagg’s Biggest Challenge, Arizona Next

Flagg’s next hurdle is a blockbuster showdown with Arizona, and it’s personal. The Wildcats are led by Caleb Love, who etched his name in Duke lore back in 2022. Then playing for North Carolina, Love hit a clutch 3-pointer with 25 seconds left in the Final Four, followed by free throws that sealed Duke’s fate and ended Coach K’s iconic career. This matchup is more than just a game for Flag-it’s a proving ground. As he prepares for an NBA future where he’s pegged as a surefire superstar, a standout performance against a formidable opponent like Arizona could cement his reputation as the real deal.