Cooper Flagg has impressed for the Duke Blue Devils, but coach Jon Scheyer expressed frustration after Flagg missed much of the second half against Army due to cramping. Scheyer acknowledged that the coaching staff didn’t do enough to prevent the issue and promised to address it immediately, stressing the importance of ensuring it doesn’t happen again. This has placed some scrutiny on the staff’s handling of Flagg’s conditioning.
Coach Jon Scheyer took responsibility for Cooper Flagg’s cramping issue, emphasizing that the entire staff, including medical and performance teams, needs to better support Flagg’s conditioning. Despite missing much of the second half, Flagg still posted a solid 13 points and 11 rebounds. Scheyer acknowledged the adjustment from high school to college basketball can be challenging, but they are committed to ensuring Flagg gets the necessary support moving forward.
Cooper Flagg’s cramping issue in Duke’s recent game is being addressed by coach Jon Scheyer and the entire staff. While Flagg has proven his readiness through USA Basketball camp, the intensity of college games presents a new challenge. Despite the cramping, he still posted solid numbers. Duke’s coaching team is focused on supporting his conditioning to ensure he stays at peak performance.
