The Dallas Mavericks made Duke Blue Devils point forward Cooper Flagg the number one pick in the 2025 NBA draft earlier this month, giving general manager Nico Harrison and his front office a bona fide potential superstar to pair with Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and a roster of young, hungry players.

Cooper Flagg has been one of the most highly anticipated prospects in recent NBA history. After an incredible season at Duke, the 18-year-old was the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft last month (by the Dallas Mavericks). On Wednesday, the Mavs officially announced that they had signed Flagg.

Flagg was the No. 1 player in the class of 2024, per 247Sports' composite rankings, and he was widely projected to be the first pick in the 2025 draft even before he stepped foot on campus last year. His play in his lone season at Duke all but confirmed that he was the best player in this year's draft class.