ESPN.com · Apr 21, 2025
Duke's Cooper Flagg confirms he's entering NBA draft
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Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg, the Wooden Award winner and projected No. 1 pick, is officially entering the NBA draft, he announced Monday.
Flagg released a video on social media.
"Duke fans, my teammates, the brotherhood, everybody that was along for the journey. It was an incredible year, probably the best year of my life and I have so much gratitude and 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'll be entering my name into the 2025 NBA draft," he said.
"Today is just the beginning, but I have the Brotherhood with me for life."