Cooper Flagg, the top-ranked 2025 NBA draft prospect, has announced that he will “regroup” after his team’s loss in the final four before making a decision regarding his entry into the NBA draft. The Duke freshman forward and national men’s college basketball player of the year averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this season.
Flagg is widely expected to be the number one overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft if he declares for the draft. He exceeded expectations with his shotmaking and passing skills, leading the nation in box plus-minus at 17/18 years old. The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets have the best odds of winning the lottery and adding Flagg to their core.
Flagg plans to finish the academic year at Duke before heading to Los Angeles for training. The key dates to watch are April 26, when the NBA Early Entry Deadline is set, May 12, when the NBA draft lottery takes place, and May 29, when college players with NCAA eligibility remaining can withdraw their name from the draft. Flagg’s decision will be made soon after these deadlines.
Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25183534-cooper-flagg-regroup-making-nba-draft-decision-after-duke-final-four-loss