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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNFormer Duke star Cooper Flagg recognized for dominant season at 2025 ESPYsFormer Duke star turned top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg, has been named the 2025 Best College Athlete in Men's Sports at the 2025 ESPYs.
The 2025 ESPY Awards were hosted by comedian Shane Gillis at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Trophies were handed out for best male athlete (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), best female athlete (Simone Biles), best record-breaking performance (Alex Ovechkin), and more.
The 2025 ESPYS presented by Capital One celebrates the greatest athletes and moments in sports. The show is underway on ABC and ESPN+. Find out who won here. Best Championship Performance: Simone Biles, Olympic gymnastics all-around
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Maine basketball star Cooper Flagg is set to make waves at the ESPN ESPY Awards on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The Newport-native is nominated for two prestigious awards: Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best College Athlete.
ESPY Awards air today, July 16, from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Get free streaming deals, nomination info, and more.
Cooper Flagg was nominated for two ESPYs less than a day after being picked No. 1 overall in the NBA draft. Flagg, 18, was nominated for Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best College Athlete - Men's Sports.