The Duke superstar freshman just had one of the best freshman seasons ever; however, what exactly is next for the AP Player of the Year?

Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg pushed aside any lingering concerns about his sprained ankle by scoring 14 points in 22 minutes as the Blue Devils hammered Mount St. Mary’s on Friday.

Duke was cruising toward the title game. Cooper Flagg had 27 points and the ball at the end. So how did a dream season end like this?

Duke’s current efficiency is 38.15, the nation’s highest since the 2001 Blue Devils ended the season, with an NCAA championship, at 37.32. The only team with a higher KenPom efficiency at time of the year? Duke’s 1999 team that went 37-2 and finished with a 43.01 efficiency.

Duke basketball is the betting favorite to win the 2026 national championship, according to oddsmakers. Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils came up short in a second-half collapse at the Final Four in San Antonio,

The Duke Blue Devils didn't capture their sixth national championship this season, but the oddsmakers like their chances in 2026.