Cooper Flagg, after an exceptional freshman season at Duke, is gearing up for the 2025 NBA Draft, where he is projected as the consensus No. 1 pick. Flagg's accolades include being named the Wooden Award winner, ACC Player of the Year, and ACC Rookie of the Year. His impressive stats of 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game contributed to Duke's success, leading to an ACC title and a Final Four appearance. A big fan of Celtics star Jayson Tatum, Flagg's game reflects the influence of his favorite player.

The upcoming NBA draft lottery on May 12 will be pivotal in determining Flagg's new home, with teams like the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards among those vying for the coveted top pick. Historically unpredictable, the draft lottery could see some surprising moves, with dark horses such as the Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls potentially joining the fray.