Cooper Flagg Joins NBA Draft Green Room Alongside Duke Teammates
In a landmark moment for Duke Men’s Basketball, Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has been officially invited to the NBA Draft green room — a prestigious space reserved for the most highly anticipated prospects. What makes this year’s draft even more significant for the Blue Devils is that Flagg will be joined by two of his fellow Duke teammates, Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach, making it a historic trio representation for the program.
Flagg, the 6-foot-9 freshman forward who has drawn comparisons to NBA stars like Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, put on a show during his single season at Duke. His elite scoring ability, court vision, and defensive instincts have made him the consensus top choice for several NBA teams, most notably the Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards.
Kon Knueppel, a smooth-shooting wing known for his high basketball IQ and elite perimeter game, has also seen his stock rise throughout the pre-draft process. Khaman Maluach, the 7-foot-2 big man from South Sudan, has turned heads with his size, shot-blocking ability, and improved offensive versatility.
The trio’s invitation to the green room underscores the strength of Duke’s recruiting and player development under head coach Jon Scheyer. Having three players likely to be selected in the first round — and potentially all within the top 20 — reinforces the program’s continued dominance in both college basketball and NBA talent pipelines.
This event marks a proud moment for Duke fans, highlighting the school’s growing legacy of sending elite talent to the next level. All eyes will be on the Barclays Center on draft night as Duke’s young stars take their first step into NBA stardom.
