Flagg, Harper Lead 2025 NBA Draft Projections

Cooper Flagg, a Duke forward, is now projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks, who won the lottery despite only a 1.8% chance. Flagg is ranked as the second-best NBA draft prospect of the last decade and excelled in his college season, leading Duke to a 35-4 record and earning National Player of the Year honors. Dylan Harper of Rutgers is widely projected as the likely No. 2 pick, with the San Antonio Spurs expected to select him. Harper is praised for his versatile guard play, athleticism, and playmaking, though Rutgers had a disappointing team season. Both Flagg and Harper are considered high-upside prospects with immediate NBA impact potential. The 2025 draft class features additional strong guard prospects such as VJ Edgecombe and Tre Johnson.