The first batch of invites to the 2025 NBA Draft green room, June 25-26, were revealed this week. And to nobody's surprise, one-year Duke basketball superstar Cooper Flagg was on the list. ALSO READ: Blue Devils Set to Host Defending National Champion After thriving as the face of college basketball in his lone season with the Blue Devils en route to a Final Four appearance while racking up an impressive collection of ACC and national honors,

And while Flagg to Dallas is the worst-kept secret in the NBA right now, the Mavericks seemingly jumped the gun in announcing the news on their official team website 12 days before they can officially confirm they're picking the Duke phenom, according to Front Office Sports.

Cooper Flagg Sends Message to Kon Knueppel Before NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the 2025 NBA season winds down with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers tied 2-2 heading into Game 5, all eyes are also on the upcoming NBA draft.