Former NBA veteran and current analyst Brian Scalabrine has stirred excitement across the college basketball world with recent comments about Duke phenom Cooper Flagg. In a trending interview, Scalabrine revealed he was so impressed by Flagg’s basketball IQ at just 13 years old that he personally contacted Duke head coach Jon Scheyer to rave about the young prodigy.
“I told Coach Scheyer right away—this kid is different,” Scalabrine said. “Watching Cooper was like watching a supercomputer in sneakers.”
Flagg, now a freshman at Duke and projected top NBA draft pick, has continued to live up to the hype with his elite two-way play, court awareness, and leadership beyond his years. Scalabrine’s early recognition of Flagg’s talent has gone viral, fueling the growing legend of Duke’s next great star.
Social media is abuzz with fans and analysts alike praising the insight—and vision—that brought Flagg to Durham. With the season ahead, all eyes will be on the Blue Devils and their rising superstar.
