Duke fans are feeling the sting after Cooper Flagg’s announcement to enter the 2025 NBA Draft. While many acknowledged his incredible freshman season and wished him well, others expressed disappointment and frustration on social media.
Fan Reactions
Disappointment and Frustration
Some fans felt Flagg’s decision was an “unfortunate ending” to his college career, with one fan suggesting a mandatory 2-year college commitment before entering the draft.
Bittersweet Goodbyes
Others posted sarcastic messages, such as “Well… Bye…” or “In the one semester that you played…Duke forever. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Investing in NIL Hopes
Over $70,000 was pledged through Fanstake to try to convince Flagg to return for a second year, but fans will now receive refunds.
Supportive Messages
Not everyone was negative, as fans and athletes like Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons showered Flagg with praise, with Parsons calling him a “Duke legend”.
Duke’s Parting Message
The Duke program bid farewell to Flagg with a heartfelt message on social media: “League next. Duke forever. Thank you @Cooper_Flagg‼️💙💙😈.” Flagg himself expressed gratitude to Duke fans, teammates, and the brotherhood, saying it was “an incredible year, probably the best year of my life
