US EditionCooper Flagg Set to Become Mavericks’ New Main Man as the Expected No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft
- On June 25, the Dallas Mavericks will hold a celebration at the American Airlines Center to mark their first-ever top overall draft pick.
- The Mavericks won the draft lottery with a 1.8% chance, making it nearly certain they will select 18-year-old Duke forward Cooper Flagg first overall.
- Standing 6-foot-9 and hailing from Maine, Flagg posted averages of 19.2 points, 7.5 boards, and 4.2 assists per game while earning both ACC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors, guiding Duke to the Final Four.
- Mavericks coach Jason Kidd praised Flagg's versatile skill set, saying the team is "excited to bring him in and get to know him better."
- This historic pick offers the Mavericks a chance to revitalize their fan base as Flagg brings strong offense and defense potential.
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NBA Draft 2025: Projected top pick Cooper Flagg touts 'positionless' mindset, will to improve
Projected No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg said he has a "positionless" mentality, is open to multiple roles and prioritizes improvement heading into the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday in Brooklyn.
Cooper Flagg Talks NBA Draft, Family Support, Golfing to Destress
Former Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg sits down with TODAY’s Craig Melvin to speak out ahead of the highly-anticipated NBA draft where the 18-year-old is expected to hear his name called as the number overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg shares how basketball is a way of life for his family, looks back on his viral scrimmage against Team USA stars including Steph Curry and LeBron James, and reveals how he likes to de-stress on the golf…
The Maine, the Myth, and the Legend of Cooper Flagg
How did a rural town in an isolated corner of the country produce the consensus no. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft? “The place I grew up in taught me to work for everything, to value fundamentals, and to never back down,” Flagg says.
Cooper Flagg is the pride of Maine, and he's psyched to represent it in the NBA
The state of Maine, often associated with breathtaking nature and lobster rolls, is about to be front and center at this year’s NBA draft, as Cooper Flagg is expected to make history as the first No. 1 pick from the Pine Tree State.
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Here is the latest ACC sports news from The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates were together celebrating a victory over North Carolina the night of Feb. 1 when one of them saw the news that had rocked the basketball world. The Dallas Mavericks were…
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