Duke Blue Devils superstar Cooper Flagg has always been the apparent overall first pick for the 2025 NBA Draft, but his head coach thinks he may not have prepared the freshman superstar enough.
In an interview with ESPN, Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer talked about the developments of his star player Cooper Flagg, and whether he thinks the freshman star is up for the challenge of the NBA already.
“I think he’s always looked like the No. 1 pick in the draft, even early in the year, and, you know, for him, I don’t know if I prepared him well enough early in the early in the season for some of the moments he’d be in,” Scheyer said.
“He (has) such a killer instinct, you know, look for us,” he added. “Fortunately, we haven’t been in a lot of close games, and the ones that we have, especially the last part of the year, he’s made huge plays for us. Part of his genius is the fact that he can win a game with scoring, rebounding, steals, blocks, you name it.”
“Whatever you need, whatever that game requires, he finds a way to come up with those plays to help us win.”
Is Cooper Flagg Going to be The Overall First Pick For The 2025 NBA Draft?
Cooper Flagg has been the apparent top pick for the 2025 NBA Draft, thanks to his exceptional talent and versatility on both ends of the court. As a freshman at Duke, Flagg has consistently demonstrated his ability to impact games in multiple ways, leading his team to the Final Four while showcasing his scoring, playmaking, and defensive prowess.
Standing at 6’9″, Flagg’s combination of size, athleticism, and basketball IQ makes him a unique prospect who can excel in various roles at the professional level.
One of the key reasons Flagg is projected as the No. 1 pick is his two-way dominance. Offensively, he has developed into a reliable scorer, capable of shooting from beyond the arc, attacking the rim, and creating opportunities for his teammates.
His shooting efficiency, particularly from three-point range, has improved throughout the season, making him a more complete offensive threat. Defensively, Flagg’s instincts, shot-blocking ability, and versatility allow him to guard multiple positions effectively, making him a game-changer on that end of the floor.
As he heads to the Final Four, Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.
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