Is Cooper Flagg playing at 2025 NBA draft combine? What to know about top pro prospect
Is Cooper Flagg playing at 2025 NBA draft combine? What to know about top pro prospect Cooper Flagg and the rest of the XX players at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine are expected to go through on-court testing, measurements and medical exams. But participating in scrimmages is optional.
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The NBA converges on Chicago this week as the league's offseason starts to kick into gear even as eight teams remain in the playoffs. After Monday's NBA draft lottery, the NBA Draft Combine begins in full and predicted No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and the rest of the best prospects ahead of June's 2025 NBA draft are expected to be on hand at Wintrust Arena.
They'll be put through medical testing, measurements and drills on the court, and meet with reporters and teams as part of the annual event, which is not open to the public. Some of the players at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, including five who earned a spot through strong performances at the G League Elite Camp held in Chicago last weekend, are also split into four teams for two days of scrimmages.
Participation in the scrimmages is considered optional, according to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, and top picks like Flagg don't often take part. But there are plenty of examples of players who improved their draft stock by impressing scouts at the combine. The next few days can often influence decisions will trickle down effects to the college ranks, as an encouraging or discouraging performance this week could dictate if a prospect stays in the draft or returns to school.
What did Flagg elect to do? Here's the latest on what the NBA Draft Combine is shaping up to be for the presumptive No. 1 pick, as well as a tentative schedule of events, information on how to watch the combine and updated team rosters for the scrimmages:
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Is Cooper Flagg playing at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine?
It's unclear exactly what Flagg will choose to do at the NBA Draft Combine, as of Monday afternoon, but every prospect is expected to attend and participate in drills, interviews and medical examinations. It appears, however, Flagg does not plan to participate in the 5-on-5 scrimmage aspect scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at Wintrust Arena.
Flagg was not included on any of the four team rosters released by the NBA on Monday morning. He's not alone, either. Most of the potential lottery picks in this year's draft class appear to be bypassing the scrimmages, which is traditionally the case as well.
Cooper Flagg stats: Where he stands in latest NBA mock draft
Cooper Flagg is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the latest USA TODAY Sports NBA mock draft ahead of the start of the combine and the 2025 NBA draft lottery.
Here are some Cooper Flagg's notable stats and achievements during his freshman season at Duke:
Listed at 6-9, 205 pounds
Won multiple national player of the year awards
2025 ACC player and rookie of the year (fourth player in conference history to accomplish the feat)
Averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks at Duke with shooting splits of 48.1% FG, 38.5% 3PT, 84% FT
2025 NBA Scouting Combine schedule 2025
Note: The NBA Scouting Combine is not open to the public and only the events/activities taking place on Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15 are open to the media. All times listed are Eastern.
Tuesday, May 13
Strength and agility testing
Shooting drills
Wednesday, May 14
Media availability
Scrimmage : Team Lazare vs. Team Domercant, 2:15 p.m.
: Team Lazare vs. Team Domercant, 2:15 p.m. Scrimmage: Team Williams vs. Team Mueller, 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 15
Scrimmage : Team Lazare vs. Team Mueller, 2:15 p.m.
: Team Lazare vs. Team Mueller, 2:15 p.m. Scrimmage: Team Williams vs. Team Domercant, 4:15 p.m.
Where to watch NBA draft combine 2025: TV channel, live streaming update
The 2025 NBA Draft Combine will be broadcast nationally by ESPN2 on Wednesday, May 14 beginning at 2 p.m. ET in conjunction with the start of 5-on-5 scrimmages at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The action can also be live streamed via ESPN+, Disney+ and Fubo.
Watch the NBA Draft Combine with Fubo
NBA Scouting Combine 2025: Rosters, teams for scrimmages
Team Domercant
PG Boogie Fland, Arkansas
SF R.J. Luis Jr., St. John's
C Hansen Yang, Qingdao (China)
SG Alijah Martin, Florida
SF Jalon Moore, Oklahoma
SG Dink Pate, Mexico City (G League)
PF Yaxel Landeborg, UAB/Michigan
SG John Tonje, Wisconsin
SF Darrion Williams, Texas Tech
PF Mackenzie Mgbako, Indiana
Team Mueller
PG Mark Sears, Alabama
SG Koby Brea, Kentucky
SG PJ Haggerty, Memphis
PG Kam Jones, Marquette
SF Jamir Watkins, Florida State
C Izan Almansa, Perth (Australia)
SF Karter Knox, Arkansas
PF Michael Ruzic, Joventut (Spain)
SG Max Shulga, VCU
PF Lachlan Olbrich, Illawarra (Australia)
Team Lazare
SG Miles Byrd, San Diego State
PG Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn
C Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Penn State
SG Hunter Sallis, Wake Forest
SF Kobe Sanders, Nevada
PG Javon Small, West Virginia
PF Eric Dixon, Villanova
C Vladislav Goldin, Michigan
SG Otega Oweh, Kentucky
SF Alex Toohey, Sydney (Australia)
Team Williams
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