Duke star Cooper Flagg is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Despite being a frontrunner for national honors, he hinted at wishing to return to Duke next year. In a recent interview, Flagg stated, “I still feel like a kid. This is the only way I’ve ever known college…”

If Flagg opts to stay, it would be unprecedented in the one-and-done era. He continues to lead Duke in pivotal statistics, maintaining a significant scoring average and positioning his team as a national contender.

For more details about his possible return, check out this 2025 NBA Mock Draft.