It seems a foregone conclusion Cooper Flagg of Duke will become the top pick in this year’s NBA draft. Illinois coach Brad Underwood has a different idea.

Flagg was a key factor in No. 3 Duke's 110-67 pounding of the Illini on Saturday at the World's Most Famous Arena

A Saturday night showdown between Duke and Illinois featured plenty of future NBA talent, but it was Cooper Flagg who shined the brightest on the big stage.

NEW YORK -- Illinois coach Brad Underwood hopes Cooper Flagg stays at Duke another year, and believes he “probably” could make more money in college than in the NBA.

Following Duke's win at The Garden on Saturday, Illinois coach Brad Underwood said Cooper Flagg should stay at Duke and wait on the NBA. Here's more:

Cooper Flagg has cemented himself as one of the clear top-two picks in the 2025 NBA Draft next summer. The Duke superstar has gotten off to a historic start to his freshman season. Via ACC Network (on February 17): "COOPER.

The Athletic's "NBA Daily" discusses where the best fit for prospective No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg would be in the NBA.

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) stands on the court during a stoppage in play against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second ha

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