Cooper Flagg has cemented himself as one of the clear top-two picks in the 2025 NBA Draft next summer. The Duke superstar has gotten off to a historic start to his freshman season. Via ACC Network (on February 17): "COOPER.

The Athletic's "NBA Daily" discusses where the best fit for prospective No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg would be in the NBA.

The Brooklyn Nets are more invested in the 2025 NBA Draft than most teams, but what changes if Cooper Flagg skips the Draft to return to Duke?

Duke star Cooper Flagg is on track to become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft this summer and has his team firmly in the national championship picture heading into the home stretch. The 18-year-old superstar is having one of the best seasons by a freshman in recent memory and is currently the betting favorite to win National Player of the Year.

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Flagg’s raw passing numbers are strong for any prospect, let alone a 6’9 freshman — 1.7 assist-to-turnover ratio, 24.9% assist rate and 14.8% turnover rate. The metrics I’m tracking lined up with the perception of Flagg as an excellent passing prospect.

Cooper Flagg, Duke’s star freshman, who is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, is teasing staying in school for a second season. “S–t,” Flagg told The Athletic in an interview this week. “I want to come back next year.”

Playing in San Antonio with Wembanyama could actually help his case. If the Spurs become title contenders, Flagg would get the exposure needed to rack up MVP votes, especially if he’s putting up high-scoring, all-around stat lines while leading an elite defense.

Cooper Flagg may already have scouts convinced the Duke basketball star's Wooden Award level of play will translate to the NBA.