Cooper Flagg

Updated on 6/26/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 205
College: Duke
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 12/21/2006

2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 1
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2025 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 1 by the Dallas Mavericks

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Solid shooter
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Good playmaker
Very good rebounder
Very good defender
Gifted athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent long-range shooter
Can be reluctant to take jumpers
Can display spotty shot selection
Can tend to over-dribble, which can lead to turnovers
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Cooper Flagg is a very athletic, skilled forward that projects to be the top pick in the 2025 draft. He is a gifted marksman that can score at will, and he is a rangy defender that can guard multiple positions. He plays with a relentless motor, and he has the skills to end up being a superstar in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikpedia Page
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1-11-25 Duke-Notre Dame Game via ESPN

Games Scouted:
4/2/24 2024 McDonald’s High School All-American Game
4/13/24 2024 Nike Hoop Summit
11/12/24 Duke vs. Kentucky
11/22/24 Duke vs. Arizona
11/26/24 Duke vs. Kansas
12/4/24 Duke vs. Auburn
2/22/25 Duke vs. Illinois
3/23/25 Duke vs. Baylor
3/27/25 Duke vs. Arizona
3/29/25 Duke vs. Alabama
4/5/25 Duke vs. Houston

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