Duke Blue Devils sensation Cooper Flagg is widely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft—if he decides to declare. But as of now, the freshman phenom hasn’t made a final call on his future.
Flagg has been candid about the possibility of returning to Durham for a second season. Opinions around him are mixed: some believe he should go pro immediately, while others feel the likely landing spots in the NBA may not be ideal fits. With NIL opportunities continuing to grow, Flagg could opt to stay, earn a significant paycheck, and make another run at a national title.
During a recent appearance on SportsCenter, Flagg shared where his head is at regarding the draft process:
“I think it’s time for me to reflect,” Flagg said. “Take a couple days, take a week, take a month—whatever it is for me. Talk to my parents, talk to my coaches and just really decide what is best for me.”
The update has ignited plenty of chatter online, with fans eager to see what the future holds.
One fan wrote, “If he doesn’t go pro this year, he’s a legitimate moron. Either way, Wizards will have a shot at him next year too, so it doesn’t matter to them.”
Another added, “Does he not know the deadline to declare is April 26th?”
Some fans argued for his return to Duke, with one saying, “He’s still collecting a bag and Duke will still be a favorite to win it all. If he comes out now, he’s going to a poorly run NBA team.”
Another chimed in with, “You’re not losing any money, bro. Go back and give ’em hell.”
Until Flagg announces his decision, the basketball world will be watching closely. Duke supporters are hoping there’s one more year of magic to come from their superstar.
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