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Cooper Flagg Declares for 2025 NBA Draft After Historic Duke Season

The 18-year-old Wooden Award winner is the projected No. 1 overall pick, with the draft lottery set to determine his future team on May 12.

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) dribbles the ball against the Houston Cougars during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Cooper Flagg of the Duke Blue Devils against the Alabama Crimson Tide on March 29, 2025.

Overview

  • Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game during his standout freshman season at Duke.
  • He led the Blue Devils to ACC regular-season and tournament titles, as well as a Final Four appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
  • Flagg became the fourth freshman in history to win the John R. Wooden Award and set the ACC freshman single-game scoring record with 42 points against Notre Dame.
  • The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on May 12 will determine which team secures the top pick, with Utah and Washington among the teams with the highest odds.
  • Historical data shows only 27% of No. 1 picks have won NBA championships, adding context to the expectations surrounding Flagg's professional career.