Cooper Flagg’s Duke comments could create 2025 NBA Draft twist
It's unlikely to happen, but this is certainly not something the NBA bottom feeder would want to hear.
Cooper Flag, the Duke star freshman, who is expected to be number one in the 2025 draft, teases him as he stays at school for the second season.
“S-T” flag I told the athletic In this week's interview. “I want to go back next year.”
The Flag, who enters Saturday, averaged 19.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game for third-placed Blue Devil, creating one of the best freshman seasons in recent memory.
He was the number one recruit in the 2024 class after appearing at the famous Montverde Academy.
“I still feel like a kid,” Flag told the outlet. “This is the only way I've learned about university. That's how I see it. If this is how this has felt before and if this feels different, then I'll make it more professional. If you feel it, I really don't know. I mean, it's the same for high school kids, they're paying a lot of money. I don't know. I feel pretty normal.
“I've always wanted to play at the highest level in college and compete in national championships, and that's what I'd dreamed of.”
Cooper Flag made fun of the possibility of staying at Duke for his second season. Getty Images
Even his favorable Nil income, he has a valuation of $4.3 million, According to ON3 – It's hard to believe Flag will bypass the draft.
Listed at 6 feet 9 pounds and 205 pounds, the 18-year-old Flagg owns the build and two-way skill set that NBA executives often crave.
Cooper Flag likes to win a wooden award as the best player in the nation. Getty Images
He is a huge favorite for winning the Wooden Award as the best player in the country.
Cooper Flagg’s Duke comments could create 2025 NBA Draft twist
It's unlikely to happen, but this is certainly not something the NBA bottom feeder would want to hear.
Cooper Flag, the Duke star freshman, who is expected to be number one in the 2025 draft, teases him as he stays at school for the second season.
“S-T” flag I told the athletic In this week's interview. “I want to go back next year.”
The Flag, who enters Saturday, averaged 19.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game for third-placed Blue Devil, creating one of the best freshman seasons in recent memory.
He was the number one recruit in the 2024 class after appearing at the famous Montverde Academy.
“I still feel like a kid,” Flag told the outlet. “This is the only way I've learned about university. That's how I see it. If this is how this has felt before and if this feels different, then I'll make it more professional. If you feel it, I really don't know. I mean, it's the same for high school kids, they're paying a lot of money. I don't know. I feel pretty normal.
“I've always wanted to play at the highest level in college and compete in national championships, and that's what I'd dreamed of.”
Even his favorable Nil income, he has a valuation of $4.3 million, According to ON3 – It's hard to believe Flag will bypass the draft.
Listed at 6 feet 9 pounds and 205 pounds, the 18-year-old Flagg owns the build and two-way skill set that NBA executives often crave.
He is a huge favorite for winning the Wooden Award as the best player in the country.
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