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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
New Cooper Flagg report indicates a positive prospect for Dallas Mavericks' front office after winning Draft Lottery
Cooper Flagg. Image via: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Every Dallas Mavericks true fan would understand that the organization deserves a break after the hard-hitting Luka Doncic trade drama. And after the chaos, the organization secured a much-needed victory as they won the 2025 Draft Lottery, and the prize is astonishing— It is the number 1 pick, Cooper Flagg . Now, a new ESPN report revealed that Flagg is all set to visit Dallas. Cooper Flagg is reportedly visiting Dallas In a stunning turn of events that few could have predicted, the Dallas Mavericks emerged as the winners of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery . 'I saw the teams just like everybody else, but I feel like it was kind of a crazy sequence of events,' Flagg shared from the NBA Draft. "I was surprised like a lot of people.' Now, according to ESPN 's Jonathan Givony, 'All indications from Flagg's camp are that he is thrilled with potentially joining a playoff-contending team with strong veterans, despite initially appearing shocked by the lottery's outcome. Sources tell ESPN that Flagg is scheduling a visit to Dallas.' During his one-and-done freshman campaign, Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting a sharp 48.1% from the field, 38.5% from three, and 84% from the line. He also became just the fourth freshman in history to win the John R. Wooden Award, affirming his status as college basketball's best player. Now, the Mavericks, who already boast a core built to compete deep into the postseason, are on track to add a player who brings elite defensive instincts, polished scoring, and playmaking vision. Despite whispers around the league of the Mavericks exploring trade options, ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported that team ownership is fully committed to drafting Flagg and 'will not entertain the possibility of trading away the pick for a proven superstar.' This signals a confident and long-term vision from the Dallas front office, one that prioritizes building a sustainable championship core. Flagg is reportedly happy to join the franchise. As ESPN's Givony noted, 'Flagg is said to be thrilled by the idea of joining a playoff-caliber roster with strong veterans and a team that has a void at the small forward position.' Also Read: Stephen Curry's wife Ayesha Curry has a perfect recipe for successful marriage and happy family As for Mavericks, the organization hopes to fill the void Luka Doncic left after the surprising trade. With Flagg, the roster will certainly be on a stronger side alongside veteran Anthony Davis and company. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UConn Shares Exciting Statement Featuring Paige Bueckers on Friday
The UConn Huskies women's basketball program recently celebrated another significant milestone. With the 2025 WNBA season set to tip off, 15 former Huskies will begin the year on opening-day rosters. Among the names highlighted was guard Paige Bueckers, who is set to make her debut with the Dallas Wings in their season opener against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday. Advertisement Bueckers was selected No. 1 overall by the Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft after a standout college career with the Huskies. UConn took to X to celebrate the achievement, highlighting not only the program's strong pipeline to the professional ranks but also one of college basketball's most decorated players stepping onto the WNBA stage. Bueckers arrived at UConn in 2020 and quickly reshaped expectations for freshman guards. In 2021, she became the first-ever freshman to claim the John R. Wooden Award and AP Player of the Year, joining an elite list of Huskies legends. In her final senior season in 2024-25, she led UConn in scoring (19.9 ppg) and assists (4.6 apg), while shooting 53.4% from the field and 41.9% from 3-point range. Advertisement In the process, she guided the Huskies to their 12th national title, won the Wade Trophy, Nancy Lieberman Award, and consensus First-Team All-America honors. She also earned Big East Player of the Year and Tournament Most Outstanding Player distinctions. Dallas Wings guard Paige Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Dallas finished 2024 with a 9-31 record, the franchise's worst winning percentage since 2011. Now, the Wings enter the 2025 WNBA season with a renewed sense of hope, as a former college basketball icon leads the franchise into a new era. Related: Wings Release Two of Paige Bueckers' Teammates on Saturday Related: Indiana Fever Turn Heads with Roster Announcement on Thursday
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Duke basketball signee Cameron Boozer joins LeBron James on esteemed list
Duke basketball signee Cameron Boozer joins LeBron James on esteemed list Duke Blue Devils basketball fans spent the last two years rooting for one of the most accomplished and anticipated prospects of the century thus far. Cooper Flagg looked like a lock for the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft even as a high-school senior, leading Montverde Academy to an undefeated season and a Chipotle Nationals title before winning the John R. Wooden Award as the nation's best college basketball player as a freshman. His replacement will bring an even more decorated resume to Durham. Cameron Boozer, a 6-foot-9 power forward from Florida, headlines the 2025 Duke basketball recruiting class, and he already can't fit all of his awards in a single trophy case. He helped Columbus High School match Flagg's Chipotle Nationals title, he was named co-MVP of the McDonald's All-American Game, and he was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year as a sophomore and as a senior. The accolade he earned this week might surpass all of those, however, since it places him in the same breath as NBA royalty. Boozer was named Mr. Basketball USA by on Monday, defeating Kansas commit Darryn Peterson and BYU commit AJ Dybantsa with eight first-place votes among 10 ballots to claim the award for the second time in three years. The last person to be named Mr. Basketball USA twice? Four-time NBA champion LeBron James, who won it in 2002 and 2003 before getting drafted with the first overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft straight out of high school. Boozer became the first sophomore to win the award in 2023, and he finished runner-up to Flagg in 2024, which eventually prevented the three-peat. "Yeah, it's crazy," Boozer said in a release announcing his award. "To be categorized with such a small group of guys who have won the award twice is an amazing feeling and hopefully I can do more winning at the next level and the one after that." MaxPreps credited Boozer with 22.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.5 blocks as a senior. He's third in the 247Sports' Class of 2025 rankings behind Peterson and Dybantsa.
USA Today
21-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Potential No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg announces NBA draft decision on social media
Potential No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg announces NBA draft decision on social media Projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg announced Monday on Instagram that he is declaring for the 2025 NBA draft after an outstanding freshman campaign at Duke. Flagg led the Blue Devils to the Final Four, averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks on 38.5% shooting from 3-point range. He became the 22nd player in program history to be named a consensus first-team All-American. The 6-foot-9 forward was named the John R. Wooden Award winner earlier this month as the most outstanding college basketball player in the country. He was also an All-ACC first-team selection and the ACC Player of the Year in 37 games. Flagg entered the season with tremendous expectations as the consensus top recruit in the class of 2024. He was highly touted as the likely top pick in the draft and lived up to the hype after becoming the face of the sport this past season. The 18-year-old squashed any conversation about potentially returning to school by announcing his draft decision on Monday. He stated on April 12 that he'd take some time to make his decision after careful consideration from his family and coaches at Duke. Flagg has drawn comparisons to former Duke legend and Hall of Famer Grant Hill because of his size, athleticism and ability to affect games in various ways. He is projected to be able to step in immediately and contribute at a high level in the NBA. The 2025 NBA draft will occur June 25-26 in New York City.
NBC News
21-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC News
Cooper Flagg declares for NBA Draft
Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg, the long-presumed No. 1 overall pick, announced Monday that he will declare for the NBA Draft. Flagg, 18, averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Blue Devils in his freshman season, helping lead the team to a Final Four appearance. 'It was an incredible year, probably the best year of my life,' Flagg said in a video posted to Instagram. 'I have so much gratitude. I feel so blessed for all the opportunities that I was given. Duke has always been a dream for me, but I'm excited to announce that I'll be entering my name into the 2025 NBA Draft. Today's just the beginning, but I have the brotherhood with me for life.' Flagg was a highly touted prospect before his lone year at Duke, finishing his high school career in 2024 as the consensus top recruit of his class. That summer, Flagg was also invited to be a part of the USA Select Team, practicing against the men's national basketball team ahead of the Paris Olympics. In addition to helping lead the Blue Devils to the Final Four, Flagg won the John R. Wooden Award for college basketball's most outstanding player, becoming only the fourth freshman to ever do so. Flagg previously hinted at a possible return to Duke for another season, telling The Athletic in February, 'I want to come back next year. I still feel like a kid. This is the only way I've ever known college.' Instead, Flagg will head to the NBA. The league's draft is scheduled for June 25, when most expect Flagg to be selected first overall. The three teams with the best odds to win the draft lottery and select Flagg are the Utah Jazz, the Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Hornets, with each having a 14% chance of winning the first pick.
