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Cooper Flagg, 2nd-Youngest ROY, Joins MJ; Knueppel Sets Three-Point Record

4/28/2026

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Cooper Flagg became the second-youngest Rookie of the Year, behind LeBron James, with 56 first-place votes and 412 points.
He averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists, joining Michael Jordan, only rookie since 1973-74 to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals.
Kon Knueppel set a rookie record with 273 three-pointers, led the league in that category, and posted a 26-point margin that was the second-smallest since 2002-03.

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Story summary

Cooper Flagg became the second-youngest Rookie of the Year, behind LeBron James, with 56 first-place votes and 412 points.
He averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists, joining Michael Jordan, only rookie since 1973-74 to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals.
Kon Knueppel set a rookie record with 273 three-pointers, led the league in that category, and posted a 26-point margin that was the second-smallest since 2002-03.