Cooper Flagg Wins Rookie Of The Year; Kon Knueppel Comes In 2nd

TL;DR

Cooper Flagg has been named the NBA Rookie of the Year, defeating Kon Knueppel with a score of 412-386. VJ Edgecombe finished third with 96 points.

Key points

Cooper Flagg wins NBA Rookie of the Year
Kon Knueppel finishes second
Flagg scores 412 points to Knueppel's 386
VJ Edgecombe comes in third with 96 points
Both players are former Duke teammates

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DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 29: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks and Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets talk after the game at American Airlines Center on January 29, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images Monday was a great day for Duke Basketball and the Brotherhood, as Cooper Flagg won the NBA Rookie of the Year award over former Blue Devil teammate Kon Knueppel. Flagg won 412-386. VJ Edgecombe came in third, with 96 points. It was crazy to watch Flagg dominate players who, in some cases, were 10-15 years older than he was. His future seems limitless, and that’s true for Knueppel as well. The conversation around that guy has changed dramatically. Remember when he was seen as a stretch at the #4 pick? Not so much anymore. Congratulations to both guys. They’re great representatives of Duke.

Q&A

What was the final voting score for Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel in the Rookie of the Year race?

Cooper Flagg won with 412 points, while Kon Knueppel received 386 points.

Who came in third place in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting?

VJ Edgecombe finished third with 96 points.

What impact has Cooper Flagg's performance had on his future in the NBA?

Cooper Flagg's dominant performance against older players suggests a limitless future in the NBA.