Duke Star Cooper Flagg Gives Dull Answer On Decision Ahead Of NBA Draft

Cooper Flagg was asked about the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft.

Feb 1, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after scoring in the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images / Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg is having an incredible freshman season for the Duke Blue Devils.

The 18-year-old is currently averaging 19.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 49.7% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point range in 30 games.

If Flagg declares for the 2025 NBA Draft, he will more than likely be the first pick.

Via ESPN's Jonathan Givony (on February 12): "Cooper Flagg has put a stranglehold on the No. 1 pick conversation, exploding in ACC play emerging as the best player in college basketball despite recently turning 18."

Cooper Flagg has put a stranglehold on the No. 1 pick conversation, exploding in ACC play emerging as the best player in college basketball despite recently turning 18. pic.twitter.com/yvn3vmgksr

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) February 12, 2025

After Duke's 93-60 victory over Wake Forest, Flagg was was asked about his future (h/t ESPN).

ESPN: "You said this a couple weeks ago, you might want to come back. Is there any possibility of that?"

Flagg: "Listen, I'm just living in the moment. I'm going day by day with this team, practice by practice and we're gonna just finish out this year."

A player in Flagg's position never comes back to school, so it's doubtful he would break the trend.

Via Evan Sidery of Forbes: "Current odds to win the Cooper Flagg derby:

Wizards: 14%
Hornets: 14%
Jazz: 14%
Pelicans: 12.5%
Raptors: 10.5%
Nets: 8.3%
Sixers: 8.2%
Bulls: 6%
Spurs: 4.5%
Blazers: 3%
Magic: 2%
Rockets (via Suns): 1.5%
Mavericks: 1%
Kings: 0.5%"

Current odds to win the Cooper Flagg derby:

Wizards: 14%
Hornets: 14%
Jazz: 14%
Pelicans: 12.5%
Raptors: 10.5%
Nets: 8.3%
Sixers: 8.2%
Bulls: 6%
Spurs: 4.5%
Blazers: 3%
Magic: 2%
Rockets (via Suns): 1.5%
Mavericks: 1%
Kings: 0.5% pic.twitter.com/90MLpFVO7A

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) March 7, 2025

Duke will play their next game on Saturday when they visit UNC.

They are 27-3 in 30 games.