Cooper Flagg has been projected as the NBA's No. 1 overall pick ever since he began his freshman season at Duke. Thus, it's no surprise that the 6-foot-9 forward has decided to forgo his final three seasons of college eligibility and declare for the 2025 NBA draft.
Flagg, 18, averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists during his lone season with the Blue Devils. He shot 39% on 135 3-point attempts, while also contributing 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.
That performance earned him the Naismith National Player of the Year award, in addition to the Wooden Award and National Player of the Year honors from the Associated Press, National Association of Basketball coaches (NABC) and U.