In 2019, Duke produced Zion Williamson (No. 1 to New Orleans Pelicans ), RJ Barrett (No. 3 to New York Knicks) and Cam Reddish (No. 10 to Atlanta Hawks ). In 2007, Florida produced Al Horford (No. 3 to Hawks), Corey Brewer (No. 7 to Minnesota Timberwolves) and Joakim Noah (No. 9 to Chicago Bulls ).

Cooper Flagg is Turning Heads for His Behavior After Kon Knueppel Gets Drafted originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg officially became the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with the Dallas Mavericks doing what was expected all along and taking him with their selection.

Forward Cooper Flagg was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 pick, forward Kon Knueppel went to the Charlotte Hornets with the fourth pick, while center Khaman Maluach was selected 10th by the Houston Rockets and re-routed to the Phoenix Suns. Mauluach specifically showed plenty of emotion.