As the 2025 NBA Draft event’s date is approaching, the anticipation surrounding the first overall pick is palpable, especially with Cooper Flagg, an exceptional talent from the Duke Blue Devils, emerging as the player everyone is eager to watch.
The buzz surrounding Flagg’s potential to be selected first speaks volumes about fans and analysts’ expectations for this promising prospect. Flagg recently addressed the media regarding his aspirations for a future in the NBA.
“It would be a blessing for me to get drafted [by any] team in the NBA. That’s a dream of mine, to play in the NBA. I would feel completely blessed and honored to play for any team.” Flagg said.
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 6, 2025
“It would be a blessing for me to get drafted [by any] team in the NBA. That’s a dream of mine, to play in the NBA. I would feel completely blessed and honored to play for any team.”
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The 2025 NBA Draft’s initial round will take place on June 25, 2025, and the second round will take place a day later, on June 26, 2025. Both rounds will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Cooper Flagg Shares Insights from His First Season At Duke
Duke faced a heartbreaking elimination from the men’s NCAA tournament, losing 70-67 to Houston in the national semifinal on Saturday night. In the final 20 seconds of the game, Flagg had the chance to take the lead with a shot, but it missed. Houston then made two free throws, sealing their stunning 70-67 victory. During the post-game interview, Flagg reflected on his freshman season as a Blue Devil.
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“I mean, it was an incredible season. Incredible people, incredible relationships that I’m going to have for the rest of my life. It didn’t end the way we wanted it to, but still an incredible year. I can speak for myself, and for the rest of the guys, and say that the connections and relationships we had all year long, was phenomenal.” Flagg said.
"Didn't end the way we wanted it to, but still an incredible year" 💙
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 6, 2025
Cooper Flagg reflects on his freshman season as a Blue Devil.#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/YkwsIt0TK4
Although the Devils lost the game, the controversial foul on Flagg during the game sparked heated debate among the NBA community. Despite all this, fans are excited to see Flagg in the NBA.
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