NBA Rookie Spotted with Duke Women's Basketball Player at Game

Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks' first-round pick, attended a Duke basketball game with Adrianna Roberson, the Blue Devils' women's center.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 5:55pm

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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg returned to his alma mater Duke University to attend a men's basketball game against Syracuse. Flagg was spotted sitting next to Duke women's basketball player Adrianna Roberson, sparking speculation about their relationship. Roberson is the younger sister of former NBA player Andre Roberson.

Why it matters

Flagg's interactions with Roberson at the game have generated significant interest and discussion among NBA and college basketball fans, as the two young athletes appear to have a connection beyond just being fellow Duke students.

The details

In videos from the game, Flagg and Roberson were seen discussing a stat sheet and chatting together. Roberson also exited the court with Flagg and his former Duke teammates Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach after the game. Flagg, who is dealing with a mild foot sprain, wore a walking boot on his left leg for both the Duke games he attended.

  • Flagg and Roberson were spotted together at Duke's 101-64 blowout win over Syracuse on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • Flagg also attended Duke's 67-54 win over the No. 20 Clemson Tigers on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Cooper Flagg

A rookie for the Dallas Mavericks who played for Duke University before being selected first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Adrianna Roberson

A redshirt freshman center for the Duke women's basketball team, and the younger sister of former NBA player Andre Roberson.

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What’s next

No. 3 Duke (24-2) travels to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., for a non-conference clash with No. 1 Michigan (24-1) on Saturday.

The takeaway

The interaction between Flagg and Roberson at the Duke game has sparked curiosity and speculation among basketball fans, as the two young athletes appear to have a connection beyond just being fellow Duke students. This highlights the growing interest in the personal lives and relationships of rising stars in the NBA and college basketball.