Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Heaps Praise on Duke Star Cooper Flagg With Iconic Quote
The 43-point defeat for Illinois was the most lopsided loss in school history, and left Illini coach Brad Underwood with no other choice but to heap praise on Duke star Cooper Flagg, who scored 16 points, while adding seven rebounds and five assists in 23 minutes of action.
Illinois' Brad Underwood on Cooper Flagg: 'Hope he stays' at Duke despite projected No. 1 overall
Following Duke's win at The Garden on Saturday, Illinois coach Brad Underwood said Cooper Flagg should stay at Duke and wait on the NBA. Here's more:
Flagg fun: Illinois coach suggests young Duke star should stay in school and ‘chase a girl’
Cooper Flagg has certainly lived up to the hype. So it seems a foregone conclusion the freshman phenom from Duke will become the top pick in this year’s NBA draft.
Illinois coach says Cooper Flagg could ‘probably’ make more money in college than the NBA
NEW YORK -- Illinois coach Brad Underwood hopes Cooper Flagg stays at Duke another year, and believes he “probably” could make more money in college than in the NBA.
Illinois faces tough challenge at MSG against No. 3 Duke and NBA prospect Cooper Flagg
For the third straight season, Illinois is playing at Madison Square Garden.In 2022, they beat No. 2 Texas.In 2023, they beat No. 11 Florida Atlantic.Saturday c
Duke basketball’s Cooper Flagg urged to stay in school by Brad Underwood
Duke basketball’s freshman phenom Cooper Flagg has turned a lot of heads this year. One of them is Illinois coach Brad Underwood, who saw Flagg up close on Saturday. Duke basketball routed Illinois, 110-67.
Duke’s March Tune-Up Should Frighten NCAA Tournament Field
Despite freshman star Cooper Flagg’s quiet—for him—night, the Blue Devils controlled all facets of the game against Illinois.
College basketball rankings: Duke jumps Florida to take No. 2 spot behind Auburn in Top 25 And 1
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Illini searching for right level of toughness
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Brad Underwood gives blunt take on worst Illinois loss in program history
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Illinois Basketball Coach Calls Off Postgame Handshake After Getting Blown Out By Big Ten Rival
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