Cooper Flagg declares for 2025 NBA draft after standout Duke season
Cooper Flagg announced Monday that he will enter his name into the 2025 NBA draft after a phenomenal freshman season at Duke University.
Flagg is the projected No. 1 overall pick after he led the Duke Blue Devils to the Final Four.
The 18-year-old made the announcement in account.
"It was an incredible year, probably the best year of my life, and I have so much gratitude. I feel so blessed for all the opportunities that I was given. Duke has always been a dream for me, but I'm excited to announce that I will be entering my name into the 2025 NBA draft," Flagg said in the video. "Today is just the beginning, but I have 'The Brotherhood' with me for life."
Duke basketball posted a succinct message on its social media: "League next. Duke forever. Thank you, Cooper Flagg!!"
Flagg led Duke with averages of 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game and was named a consensus All-American. He won the Naismith Trophy, Wooden Award, AP Player of the Year Award, Oscar Robertson Trophy and NABC Division I Player of the Year award.
He also won Freshman of the Year from the NABC and the Wayman Tisdale Trophy, which is awarded to the national freshman of the year by the USBWA.
In addition, Flagg won the Julius Erving Award, which is presented by the Basketball Hall of Fame to the best small forward in the country.
Flagg was also named the ACC's Player and Rookie of the Year. He finished second for the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award and was named to the All-ACC First Team, ACC All-Defensive Team and ACC All-Rookie Team.
The first round of the 2025 NBA draft is Wednesday, June 25.