Mar 3, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts as he heads to the bench during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 93-60. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images / Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

There isn’t much to complain about with Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg’s game. Flagg is almost certain to go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA draft in six weeks, but before he hears his name called by commissioner Adam Silver,

Coming soon to Dallas? Flagg was a star with the Blue Devils who showed the ability to thrive as a scorer, playmaker and defender.

As a help defender, Flagg shines. His quick twitch muscles sync up perfectly with his brain to allow him to fly in and block shots at the rim and knock away pass attempts in the gaps. Cooper has a plus wingspan and a sturdy frame and has mastered his physical gifts to be come a special off-ball defender.

Duke made its feelings known on Wednesday after the Dallas Mavericks landed the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery and the right to select Cooper Flagg—posting a not-so-subtle graphic on social media with a simple caption.

Cooper Flagg, the dynamic Duke University forward, will enter the NBA this fall and compete against the world's best players.

With the NBA Draft lottery approaching this coming week, many people are wondering which team will select at No. 1, which most likely guarantees them Cooper Flagg. There are several teams in the running for Flagg,

A resurfaced video shows a 13-year-old Flagg running basketball drills while wearing a Mavericks t-shirt. Despite barely being a teenager, Flagg is shown running back and forth across the baseline to defend a corner three-point shot. As he travels back toward the basketball, Flagg is passed the ball, which he dunks repeatedly.