Breaking:Cooper Flag has declared for the 2025 NBA draft,he..

Breaking: Cooper Flag Has Declared for the 2025 NBA Draft

In a move that sent waves across the basketball world, Cooper Flag, the high-flying phenom from Maine, officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft today.

The announcement came via a simple yet powerful video posted to his social media — no glitz, no glamor. Just a black screen, followed by Cooper walking through his old high school gym in Newport, Maine, a basketball in one hand, and his dreams in the other. He looked up at the rafters, where his retired high school jersey hung. “This is where it all started,” he said softly. “And now, it’s time to take the next step.”

At just 18, Cooper Flag has already etched his name in high school and college basketball lore. Known for his relentless defense, sky-walking dunks, and a maturity beyond his years, Flag carried Duke through a thrilling 2024-25 season, earning ACC Player of the Year and leading his team to the Final Four. But it wasn’t just the accolades—it was the way he played. With heart. With fire. With purpose.

Coaches called him “a once-in-a-decade talent.” Teammates called him “a brother.” Fans called him “the future.”

Now, that future begins.

NBA scouts have salivated over his potential for years, and with his declaration, the race to land him has officially begun. Projected to be a top-three pick — with many insiders calling him the likely #1 overall — Flag’s name will echo through draft war rooms and sports bars for the next few months.

But for Cooper, it’s never been about the hype.

“I just want to be better. Every day,” he said in his video. “And I want to make my family, my state, and every kid who dreams of the NBA believe it’s possible.”

As the screen faded to black, one final message appeared:

“See you in June.”

And just like that, the draft got its story. The league got its next star. And basketball fans got one more reason to believe in the magic of the game.