One of the most important stages of NBA Draft Class evaluations doesn’t begin until the college basketball season ends. It’s not the combine, nor anything to do with any specific prospects. Instead, it’s the NBA playoffs.

Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick.

After declaring for the 2025 NBA draft earlier this week, Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg is expected to be the league's next big thing. ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo released their updated draft big board, and Flagg maintained his position in the No. 1 spot.