Duke freshman Cooper Flagg has held the top spot in ESPN's Top 100 rankings since we first projected the 2025 NBA draft class more than a year ago.
Despite starting the season as the projected No. 1 pick, he has improved his standing this season, hitting his stride in ACC competition, particularly since turning 18 on Dec. 21. Duke (31-3, 19-1 ACC) and coach Jon Scheyer challenged him to be the focal point of a young team, playing against four top-25 ranked teams in the first month of the season.