Why Did Cooper Flagg Declare for the NBA Draft After Committing Future to Duke?

Roughly a couple of weeks ago, Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils fell 70-67 against the Houston Cougars in the March Madness Final-Four. It was one of the most brutal collapses in college basketball history. Despite that, the 18-year-old posted incredible numbers as a freshman. He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in his first season of collegiate basketball. All of this while shooting an insane 48.1 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from beyond the arc. With his freshman year all wrapped up, there has been a lot of speculation about the Duke star’s future.

Many expected him to stay and experience college basketball for another year and potentially win a national championship. Meanwhile, others want him to play in the NBA as soon as possible. After several weeks of silence, Cooper Flagg has finally made up his mind. So, what’s his decision? Flagg is headed to the NBA. The 18-year-old has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft!

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