The NBA released their end-of-season award finalists Sunday, and as a surprise to no one, former Duke Blue Devil and recent No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg received a nomination for the Rookie of the Year Award.

Despite a brief battle with injury, Flagg had a record-breaking campaign, averaging 21 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists over 70 games. Along the way, Flagg cemented himself in the history books, breaking a former rookie record held by LeBron James.

Flagg is currently seen as a toss-up to win the award with his former Duke roommate, Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel.

Flagg and Knueppel are joined by one other finalist, Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe.

This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Cooper Flagg nominated as Rookie of the Year Award finalist