The Dallas Mavericks lucked out and won the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft lottery earlier this week, but Mavericks coach Jason Kidd wasn't watching when it happened. After the lottery, Kidd explained that he didn't have high hopes for the Mavericks given their recent string of luck.

Baylor product VJ Edgecombe, who made an impression at the 2024 Olympics, edges out Harper’s Rutgers teammate Ace Bailey on points at No. 3, and the decision seems to hinge on that pair — either Edgecombe or Bailey claims 8 of 10 No. 3 slots and all 10 at No. 4.

The NBA will crown the winner of the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes Monday night. Or, more officially, the league will hold its annual draft lottery at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN) and disperse the first 14 selections of this year's talent grab.