Zion Williamson is the last freshman to win the prestigious award, and his successor has emerged in the form of 18-year-old Duke freshman Jeremy Flagg. Flagg, listed as the No. 1 prospect in the country for the 2024 recruiting class, has averaged impressive numbers this season, including 18.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Flagg’s impressive performance on both offense and defense has caught attention from scouts and analysts alike, with many projecting him to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. The freshman sensation has also led Duke to a 35-3 record and an appearance in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament.
Flagg’s success has been fueled by his ability to score from multiple levels, shooting 48.3 percent from the field and connecting on 37.4 percent of his three-point attempts. He has also made significant contributions on defense, recording 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.
With Williamson’s legacy in mind, Flagg is poised to become the next dominant force in college basketball. His impressive performance and potential have many believing that he will follow in Williamson’s footsteps as a future NBA superstar.
Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25181735-dukes-cooper-flagg-wins-2025-wooden-award-over-johni-broome-walter-clayton-jr-more