Duke freshman Cooper Flagg signs historic NIL deal with Gatorade before college debut

mlive.com — October 29, 2024 at 05:01 PM UTC

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg has made history as the first men's NCAA basketball player to sign a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Gatorade. This announcement comes before his first college game. Flagg, a 6-9 forward from Maine, was named the Gatorade Best Male Player of the Year in July. He is recognized as a top talent and has been named a first-team preseason All-American. Duke's season opener is against Maine on November 4. Flagg has already shown his skills in preseason games, scoring a team-high 22 points in one exhibition.

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