Cooper Flagg Expected No. 1 Pick 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

The 2025 NBA Draft features Duke's Cooper Flagg as the clear favorite for the No. 1 pick, widely regarded as a franchise-changing talent and expected to be selected first overall. Flagg's standout freshman season, capped by winning the John R. Wooden Award and AP men's college basketball player of the year, has placed him atop every team's draft board. Analysts agree that Dylan Harper from Rutgers will likely follow Flagg as the No. 2 pick, with the third and fourth picks expected to be contested between Rutgers' Ace Bailey and Baylor's V.J. Edgecombe, depending on team needs. The draft beyond the top four is less predictable, with prospects like Jeremiah Fears, Tre Johnson, and others rounding out the top ten. The draft lottery, held on Monday, will determine the exact order, with teams like the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets having the best odds for the top pick. Landing spots for Flagg, such as the San Antonio Spurs or Philadelphia 76ers, could dramatically shape the future of those franchises, pairing him with established stars or promising young cores.