Cooper Flagg has been named as the 2025 Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year 👏🔥

Cooper Flagg Makes History as 2025 Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year

In a remarkable achievement, Cooper Flagg, a freshman at Duke University, has been named the 2025 Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year. This prestigious award, presented by the Atlanta Tipoff Club, recognizes the top men’s collegiate basketball player ¹.

Flagg’s impressive performance throughout the season made him a standout candidate for the award. Some of his notable achievements include:

 

Record-Breaking Performance: Flagg became the first ACC player to sweep the league’s weekly awards five times in one season and holds the record for most ACC Rookie of the Week citations with 12.

Dominant Stats: He led Duke in points (682), rebounds (271), assists (151), steals (50), and blocks per game (1.3), ranking among the ACC’s top-10 in four of the five major statistical categories.

Freshman Sensation: Flagg became the youngest player in NCAA history to post a 40-point game, breaking Duke and ACC freshman single-game scoring records with 42 points versus Notre Dame.

Flagg’s award is a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport. He joins an elite group of players who have won the Naismith Award, including notable Duke alumni Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett.

This achievement is not Flagg’s only accolade; he has also been recognized with other prestigious awards, including:

John R. Wooden Player of the Year: Flagg was named the winner of the John R. Wooden Award, joining Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis, and Kevin Durant as the fourth freshman to win the award.

USBWA Player and Freshman of the Year: He received the Oscar Robertson Trophy as the National Player of the Year and the Wayman Tisdale Award as the National Freshman of the Year from the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.

ACC Player and Rookie of the Year: Flagg swept the ACC Player and Rookie of the Year awards, becoming the first player in conference history to win both awards in the same season ² ³.

 

As Flagg continues to make waves in the basketball world, his future in the sport looks bright. With his impressive freshman season and numerous awards, he solidifies his position as one of the top players in college basketball.