Maine's Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year
Flagg, the No.1 overall pick in the 2025 Draft, and the Hornets’ Kon Knueppel were Duke teammates last season, and finished a close 1-2 in the voting.
- Cooper Flagg edges Kon Knueppel in close NBA Rookie of the Year race The New York Times —
- Mavs' Cooper Flagg narrowly wins Rookie of the Year The Japan Times —
- Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year, beating out Kon Knueppel USA Today —
- Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year: Mavericks star edges Kon Knueppel in close race CBS Sports —
- Cooper Flagg wins NBA Rookie of the Year after Kon Knueppel's Play-In Tournament struggles swayed voters Fox News —