Cooper Flagg Declares for the 2025 NBA Draft
The biggest news surrounding Cooper Flagg is his declaration for the 2025 NBA Draft. This announcement was made earlier today, confirming what has been widely anticipated since he reclassified and began his college career at Duke.
NBA Draft Entry: Flagg officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft. He is widely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, which will take place on June 25th in New York.
“Total Package”: NBA analysts, like Stephen A. Smith, are praising Flagg’s all-around skillset as he prepares to enter the professional league. He’s considered a “total package” with very few flaws in his game.
Duke Departure: Flagg’s decision means he will be leaving Duke after just one season. Another Duke freshman, Kon Knueppel, has also declared for the draft.
Potential Destinations: While it’s too early to say definitively where he will land, some teams mentioned by fans and analysts as potential destinations include the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets. The draft lottery next month will ultimately determine the order of selection.
Duke Legacy: Despite his short time in college, Flagg is considered one of the best “one-and-done” players of the modern era for Duke. He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game during his freshman season. He also won numerous national player of the year awards.
General Information about Cooper Flagg:
Position: Power Forward
Height: 6’9″
Weight: 215 lbs
High School: Montverde Academy (Florida)
Class: 2024 (originally 2025, reclassified)
College: Duke University (2024-2025)
Recruiting Ranking: Was the consensus No. 1 player in the 2024 recruiting class.
Accolades: Gatorade National Player of the Year (2023-24), Naismith Player of the Year (2023-24), McDonald’s All-American.
Playing Style: Known for his versatility, intensity, and two-way play. Excelled in scoring, rebounding, assists, and blocks in high school and showed continued improvement in his offensive game at Duke.
It’s an exciting time for Cooper Flagg as he embarks on his NBA journey, and basketball fans will be eagerly watching to see where he ends up and how his professional career unfolds.
