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Flagg 'emerging as a star' after posting 42 points

December 16, 2025 03:38 PM

Eric Samulski dives into just how special Cooper Flagg's 42-point explosion is as an 18-year-old rookie and explains why this is a sign of more great things to come for the former No. 1 overall pick.

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