Cooper Flagg is one of the most well-rounded prospects to enter the NBA in recent memory. His competitve drive started pea picking in Maine.

For about two years, Cooper Flagg has been expected to be the top pick in the 2025 NBA draft. That will finally become a reality Wednesday, as the Dallas Mavericks are set to select the former Duke star first overall.

Cooper Flagg knows the expectations. ... Kidd has previously praised Flagg’s maturity and competitive drive, calling his mindset rare for an 18-year-old entering the league.

Cooper Flagg's burning desire to win began at a young age and continues to drive him as his Duke Blue Devils look to capture the program ... "That competitive drive comes from within," Kelly said ...

Kelly Flagg, Cooper Flagg's mother, ... Cooper, now 18 and 6-foot-9, says those games and his upbringing are at the root of his competitive drive. “They taught us from a young age, ...

Flagg, drafted No. 1 by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, had a few suitors wanting him to represent their shoe and apparel product.

Meet Cooper Flagg, the next ‘White Duke villain’ and a ... hard-nosed defense and competitive drive, Flagg is the top prospect in the 2025 NBA draft class and has overshadowed this year ...

Thanks to his highflying offense, hard-nosed defense and competitive drive, Flagg is the top prospect in the 2025 NBA draft class and has overshadowed this year’s relatively weak crop, which ...