Duke star Cooper Flagg reveals who will have the final say on NBA Draft decision

Cooper Flagg hadn’t played a single minute of college basketball for Duke, and he was already penciled in as the projected first-overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft.

His lone season at Durham only cemented his case as the best player in his class. Needless to say, he’s now firmly expected to turn pro, although he has yet to announce his decision.

In a recent interview with FOX Sports, the Maine native claimed that he would have the final say on that decision. Nevertheless, he will still consult with his parents, his agent, and his coaches.

Cooper Flagg reveals his inner circle

“I think it comes from myself. Where I see myself, what I want, where my head is at. Both of my parents, my family, my agent, and obviously, my coaches and the staff. Those are the people I will talk to the most,” he said.

Cooper Flagg

At the end of the day, he’s his own man, and he has to make his own decisions. Even so, it’s very difficult to envision him returning to college after everything that has transpired.

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He could have an unmatched impact if he decided to do that, and he would also send NBA teams picking high in the draft into a frenzy. As much as we would love to see that happen, it seems unlikely.