Cooper Flagg is the clear-cut No. 1 pick and locked in a tight contest with Auburn’s Johni Broome for player of the year. Plus, other names to know.

Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey are all cooking at a time when the lottery-bound Wizards really need them to.

Duke basketball freshman Darren Harris hasn't played much, but he could be a factor in March Madness. Harris met the moment ...

7'2", 250-pound center Khaman Maluach has four double-doubles this season and is coming off of a strong showing against Stanford, as he recorded 17 points, six rebounds, and a block in just 20 ...

Maluach finished with 17 points and six rebounds ... North Carolina and N.C. State for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky ...

Maluach finished with 17 points and six rebounds ... Rodd Baxley covers Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X ...