Rutgers freshman should be No. 1 NBA pick over Cooper Flagg

76ers star: Rutgers freshman should be No. 1 NBA pick over Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg is widely considered the presumed No. 1 NBA Draft pick this summer, but a couple of basketball experts have another candidate in mind. Rutgers star Ace Bailey has a higher upside than Flagg, according to both Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George and former Stanford star and current Fox analyst Casey Jacobsen.
Projected NBA Draft lottery if Cooper Flagg doesn't go No. 1 for some reason
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Is there any chance he gets surpassed?
NBA Star Doesn't Think Cooper Flagg Should Go No. 1 Overall
Cooper Flagg has yet to make a decision on whether or not he'll stick around in Durham for another year. But Duke's top-ranked freshman shouldn't go No. 1 in the eyes of nine-time All-Star Paul George.
Illinois coach says Cooper Flagg could ‘probably’ make more money in college than the NBA
NEW YORK -- Illinois coach Brad Underwood hopes Cooper Flagg stays at Duke another year, and believes he “probably” could make more money in college than in the NBA.
Grade the take: Ace Bailey over Cooper Flagg? NBA Draft opinion is out of this world
Cooper Flagg has long been talked about as the runaway No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. And unless he chooses to return to Duke, that should uphold. That said, there’s some people out there who think he’s not a shoe-in as the top pick.
Could This Flaw Keep Duke’s Cooper Flagg From Being an Elite NBA Player?
Duke star Cooper Flagg has taken college basketball by storm, proving why he’s the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, a recent NBA scout report has exposed a surprising weakness in his game—his ability to create his own shot in late-game situations.

Cooper Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut

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FOX basketball analyst undermines Duke's Cooper Flagg in Player of the Year and NBA Draft discussions
Duke's Cooper Flagg and Auburn's Johni Broome are competing in a tight two-man race for National Player of the Year. FOX ...
Cooper Flagg and Duke dominating in way once thought obsolete in college basketball
Duke zigged when others zagged. It went young rather than old. Instead of stocking up on experienced transfers, the Blue ...
Illinois men’s basketball coach suggests Duke star Cooper Flagg should stay in school and ‘chase a girl’
It seems a foregone conclusion Cooper Flagg of Duke will become the top pick in this year’s NBA draft. Illinois coach Brad ...
Duke Basketball Phenom Cooper Flagg Reacts to Twin's Third State Title
Four days after defeating a UNC signee, Duke basketball enthusiast and Maine commit Ace Flagg captured another championship.
Duke's Cooper Flagg makes lasting memory in NBA showcase at Madison Square Garden
A Saturday night showdown between Duke and Illinois featured plenty of future NBA talent, but it was Cooper Flagg who shined ...
Statistics Reveal Roadblock for Spurs' Potential in Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes
However, even if San Antonio doesn't clinch a 2025 postseason berth, statistics reveal a roadblock for its potential in the ...
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Cooper Flagg breaks ACC record with 11th Rookie of the Week nomination
Cooper Flagg was named the ACC Co-Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week on Monday, breaking a conference record with the ...
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Cooper Flagg's brother, Ace, wins his third title in a third different state
In Saturday night's NCISAA 3A State championship game between Greensboro Day School and Concord Academy, Cooper Flagg's ...