On Tuesday, the Duke Blue Devils hosted the Incarnate Word Cardinals in North Carolina. This highly anticipated game ended with Duke winning by a significant margin of 72 - 46. Due to the blowout nature of the game, Cooper Flagg, a key player, only played 22 minutes. Despite the limited playing time, he still managed to contribute with six points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. His shooting stats were 2/8 from the field and 0/3 from the three-point range.

Fan Reactions and Opinions

Many fans took to social media to share their thoughts on Cooper Flagg's performance. @ritz_martinovic humorously commented, "lol – he’s not falling anywhere. The kid didn’t play half the 2nd cause he didn’t need to. Let the other guys have some minutes." This shows that some fans recognized Flagg's ability to make strategic decisions on the court.@thelifeoflewcid stated, "Somebody said his comp is draymond but I’ll take that in Washington." This comparison to Draymond Green sparked discussions among fans about Flagg's potential and where he might fit in the NBA.@ThereGoesJordan questioned, "Cooper Flagg had 6 points against Incarnate Word and you expect me to think he’s gonna be a superstar and face of an NBA team?" This reflects the skepticism some fans have about Flagg's immediate NBA prospects based on this one game.@MrDCollazo offered his perspective, "He’s just 17 years old. Honestly, I’d stay at Duke another year and then go on the Draft." Given his age, some believe that more development at Duke could enhance his chances in the NBA.@Mr_MitchellLee noted, "He didn’t even have a bad game, just was letting other guys do the work, good teammate and smart for down the stretch. Respect to him not caring about his average, he could have gotten 25 if he wanted to." This highlights Flagg's team-oriented approach and his understanding of the game.@CGPaid_ said, "This freshman class is great but I still have him at 1 if not him then Dylan Harper." This shows the diversity of opinions among fans regarding the potential of the freshman class and Flagg's standing within it.@nateryansports updated, "Update: The Word lost by 26. BUT….they held projected #1 pick Cooper Flagg to 6 points, a season-low. NBA Scouts may need to check in with Shane Heirman……" This news added another layer to the discussion about Flagg's performance and the expectations surrounding him.Duke's performance in the first ten games was impressive as they improved to 8 - 2. They are set to resume action on December 17 when they host George Mason, and fans will be eager to see how Flagg and the team perform in their next game.