It has been a foregone conclusion for months, however the Mavericks made it official tonight … deciding on Duke College star Cooper Flagg with the primary total decide within the NBA Draft!

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver introduced Dallas’ choice from the Barclays Heart in Brooklyn, NY … stunning completely no one, as practically everybody considered the 18-year-old because the consensus prime decide.

And, as if going first is not sufficient stress by itself … Flagg might be anticipated to fill the sneakers of Luka Doncic, after the previous Mavs celebrity was traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in February.

Fortunately, the younger hooper could have assist. Along with AD, Kyrie Irving, who just lately re-signed with Dallas.

In fact, Flagg arrives in Huge D after a profitable season in Durham — the place CF averaged 19.2 factors, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per recreation. Duke finally misplaced to Houston within the Last 4.

Cooper’s play on the courtroom helped him rack up a number of awards off the hardwood. He was named AP Participant of the Yr, 2025 Naismith Award Winner, and John R. Picket Award winner. He was additionally named to only about each “All” CBB crew on the market, together with a unanimous choice to the All-American first crew squad, in addition to the All-ACC crew.