Cooper Flagg, a forward for the Duke Blue Devils, has announced his intention to enter the NBA Draft.
Flagg, who has long been thought of as the first overall choice, made the announcement on Monday.
The 18-year-old helped the Blue Devils reach the Final Four with an average of 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists during his rookie campaign.
Flagg said on his Instagram page in a video: “It was an incredible year, probably the best year of my life. I have so much gratitude. I feel so blessed for all the opportunities that I was given.
“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 concluded his high school career in 2024 as the consensus top recruit of his class.
That same summer, the teenager was also invited to join the USA Select Team, training against the men’s national basketball team in preparation for the Paris Olympics.
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