US EditionFlagg, Bailey Highlight NBA Draft's Forward Class
- Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey stand out as the leading forwards in the 2025 NBA draft following a combine in Chicago showcasing top prospects.
- Flagg and Bailey were ranked as the top two recruits in the 2024 class by 247Sports, Rivals, On3, and ESPN due to their strong college performances and physical development.
- Flagg led Duke in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, and blocks while Bailey showed scoring versatility and defensive potential at Rutgers despite a team losing record and turnover issues.
- Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks, and shot 38.5% on three-pointers while Bailey averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and shot 91.4% from the foul line.
- Both players are projected as likely top-five picks, with Flagg viewed as the potential top overall pick amid differing opinions on draft rankings after the combine.
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Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey were the first two names mentioned last summer when it came to college basketball's top incoming freshmen. Now they’re the headliners among forwards in the NBA draft. Flagg led Duke to the Final Four and became only the fourth freshman named Associated Press men’s national player of the year. Bailey put up quality numbers at Rutgers, though in a losing season. Flagg and Bailey were ranked 1-2 in the 2024 recruiting c…
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