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Duke Star Cooper Flagg Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

The Wooden Award-winning freshman is the consensus No. 1 pick, with his NBA destination to be determined in the May 12 draft lottery.

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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Overview

  • Cooper Flagg announced his decision to leave Duke after a record-setting freshman season and enter the 2025 NBA Draft.
  • Flagg is widely projected to be the first overall pick, with Utah, Washington, and Charlotte holding the best odds in the upcoming draft lottery.
  • During his lone college season, Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and earned first-team All-American honors.
  • He became only the fourth freshman to win the Wooden Award, joining the ranks of Durant, Davis, and Williamson.
  • The Maine native is set to become the first player born and raised in the state to be drafted in the NBA’s opening round.