Cooper Flagg makes it official and declares for the NBA Draft
Cooper Flagg, the 18-year-old Duke freshman, has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, marking the next significant step in his promising basketball career. In an emotional Instagram video shared on April 21, Flagg expressed his gratitude for his time at Duke, describing it as "the best year of my life" and acknowledging the support from fans, teammates, and the Duke basketball community.A stellar freshman seasonFlagg's debut season with the Blue Devils was nothing short of remarkable. Standing at 6-foot-9, he averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, leading Duke to the Final Four. His all-around performance earned him the prestigious Wooden Award and the ACC Player of the Year honors, making him only the fourth freshman in history to win the Naismith Trophy.His versatility on both ends of the floor has made him a consensus top […]