When it comes to presumptive first-overall pick Cooper Flagg, there have been no shortage of comparisons to other NBA stars, past and present. The Duke star has similarities to many elite defensive-minded players of the past.

This collection of stories follows Duke basketball players set to make an impact in the 2025 NBA draft and explores how their college skills translate to professional potential. Duke won plenty with Cooper Flagg but read how when he missed a critical game due to an ankle injury,

The Duke Blue Devils had a dominant season in the ACC, capturing both the regular-season and conference tournament titles behind standout performances from freshmen Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Khaman Maluach.