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Cooper Flagg, Duke Voted as ACC Males’s Basketball Favourite Forward of 2024-25 Season

Andrew Peters October 15, 2024 Grant Halverson/Getty Images With the best prospect out of the Class of 2024 on their roster, the expectations are high for Duke basketball this season. The Blue Devils and No. 1 overall recruit Cooper Flagg were voted to finish first in the ACC men’s basketball preseason predicted order of finish

Cooper Flagg, Duke Voted as ACC Males’s Basketball Favourite Forward of 2024-25 Season

Andrew PetersOctober 15, 2024

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 04: Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils prepares to take the floor during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 04, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

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With the perfect prospect out of the Class of 2024 on their roster, the expectations are excessive for Duke basketball this season.

The Blue Devils and No. 1 overall recruit Cooper Flagg have been voted to complete first within the ACC males’s basketball preseason predicted order of end for the 2024-25 season. Duke obtained 42 votes for first place with North Carolina being predicted to complete second.

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ACC Males’s Basketball Preseason Predicted Order of End for the 2024-2025 season.

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In head coach Jon Scheyer’s second yr on the helm, Duke completed 27-9 and 15-5 in convention play, ending in second place within the ACC behind North Carolina. After an upset loss to NC State within the ACC Match, the Blue Devils managed to achieve the Elite Eight, the place they have been additionally upset by the Wolfpack.

Duke misplaced a handful of proficient gamers to the NBA draft, primarily Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski, however a powerful recruiting class might assist offset these losses.

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The Blue Devils have the No. 1 recruiting class for the Class of 2024, based on 247Sports Composite, bringing in 4 5-star prospects and two 4-stars. Probably the most notable of these recruits is Flagg, the consensus No. 1 participant within the nation.

Flagg is likely one of the most-anticipated freshmen in current school basketball reminiscence and is already popping up on NBA draft boards. He spent the offseason enjoying with the USA Basketball choose staff, which practiced towards a Group USA roster composed of NBA stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and extra.

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However Duke could have loads of competitors this season even with Flagg main the way in which. As is the case nearly each season, the Tar Heels will likely be aggressive and seeking to win one other ACC common season title. Groups like Wake Forest, Clemson and Virginia may also be coming for the highest spot within the ACC.

The Blue Devils tip off their season on Nov. 4 with a matchup towards Maine.

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