DURHAM, N.C. -- Star freshman Cooper Flagg had 18 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in his college debut, and No. 7 Duke beat Maine 96-62 on Monday night in the season opener for both teams.

The 6-foot-9, 205-pound Flagg -- the nation's top-ranked recruit and a preseason Associated Press All-American -- made 6 of 15 shots and all six of his free throws. Fellow rookie Kon Knueppel powered the offense with 22 points and three 3-pointers for the Blue Devils (1-0), who shot 55.6 percent for the game.