Duke Blue Devils are making headlines ahead of the NBA draft combine with seven players receiving invites. The spotlight is on Cooper Flagg, the Wooden Award winner expected to be the first overall pick. Joining him is transfer Cedric Coward from Washington State, who averaged 17.7 points and 7.0 rebounds last season and is keeping his NBA options open while expressing excitement about joining Duke's competitive roster.

With a lineup including promising talents like Caleb Foster and the Boozer twins, Coward believes the team is equipped to compete at the highest level. As he evaluates his future, the synergy of Duke's talented roster may sway his decision.

The NBA rookie class has shown varying levels of promise after one month of play, with teams hoping their young talents can translate potential into performance. The report card evaluates each team's rookies, focusing on those who have made significant contributions or are expected to do so.

Some standouts include Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks, who leads all rookies in minutes, and Dalton Knecht of the Los Angeles Lakers, who has emerged as a key player. Meanwhile, others like Ron Holland of the Detroit Pistons and AJ Johnson of the Milwaukee Bucks have struggled to make an impact.