Duke star Cooper Flagg announces he’s declaring for 2025 NBA Draft

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Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA after just one season at Duke. 

The freshman star took to social media on Monday to announce his decision to declare for the draft in June. He is largely expected to be the first overall pick. 

Duke forward Cooper Flagg dunks during the first half against Baylor in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., on March 23, 2025. (Zachary Taft-Imagn Images)

"It was an incredible year, probably the best year of my life," Flagg, 18, said in a video posted to his Instagram. "I have so much gratitude, I feel so blessed for all the opportunities I was given."

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"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. Today’s just the beginning, but I have ‘the brotherhood’ with me for life." 

Flagg led Duke this season in almost every statistical category, including points (709), rebounds (278), assists (155), steals (52) and blocks per game (1.4). He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game, but his best showing was in January when he set an ACC freshman record with a 42-point performance against Notre Dame. 

Duke forward Cooper Flagg controls the ball during the second half against Baylor in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., on March 23, 2025. (Zachary Taft-Imagn Images)

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