BREAKING NEWS: Cooper Flagg Officially Declares for 2025 NBA Draft, Ending Duke Tenure**
**BREAKING NEWS: Cooper Flagg Officially Declares for 2025 NBA Draft, Ending Duke Tenure**
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the college basketball community, Duke Blue Devils’ star freshman Cooper Flagg has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg, widely regarded as the top prospect in this year’s draft class, led Duke in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks per game, playing a pivotal role in the team’s journey to the Final Four. ([Duke basketball under Jon Scheyer: Experts share transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, roster, targets](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/duke-basketball-under-jon-scheyer-experts-share-transfer-portal-news-2025-recruits-roster-targets/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer confirmed Flagg’s departure, stating, “We respect his decision and wish him nothing but the best in his future career.” The announcement comes as a significant blow to the Blue Devils, who were poised to build their future around the 6’9″ forward. ([MAJOR BLOW: Duke Blue Devils Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer delivers a devastating News About Cooper Flagg and two key players Departure from Team….. – mtsoocer](https://mtsoocer.com/2025/03/10/major-blow-duke-blue-devils-basketball-head-coach-jon-scheyer-delivers-a-devastating-news-about-cooper-flagg-and-two-key-players-departure-from-team/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Flagg’s decision to leave Duke has sparked a wave of reactions from fans and analysts alike. While some express disappointment over the loss of such a promising talent, others understand the allure of the NBA and the opportunities it presents. As the draft approaches, all eyes will be on Flagg, who is expected to be a top pick and potentially a franchise-changing player. ([MAJOR BLOW: Duke Blue Devils Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer delivers a devastating News About Cooper Flagg and two key players Departure from Team….. – mtsoocer](https://mtsoocer.com/2025/03/10/major-blow-duke-blue-devils-basketball-head-coach-jon-scheyer-delivers-a-devastating-news-about-cooper-flagg-and-two-key-players-departure-from-team/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
For Duke, the challenge now lies in filling the void left by Flagg’s departure. The Blue Devils will need to regroup and adjust their strategy as they look to maintain their competitive edge in the ACC and on the national stage. ([MAJOR BLOW: Duke Blue Devils Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer delivers a devastating News About Cooper Flagg and two key players Departure from Team….. – mtsoocer](https://mtsoocer.com/2025/03/10/major-blow-duke-blue-devils-basketball-head-coach-jon-scheyer-delivers-a-devastating-news-about-cooper-flagg-and-two-key-players-departure-from-team/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Stay tuned for more updates as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches and as Duke navigates this unexpected turn in their season. ([Duke basketball under Jon Scheyer: Experts share transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, roster, targets](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/duke-basketball-under-jon-scheyer-experts-share-transfer-portal-news-2025-recruits-roster-targets/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks per game, playing a pivotal role in the team’s journey to the Final Four. ([Duke basketball under Jon Scheyer: Experts share transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, roster, targets](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/duke-basketball-under-jon-scheyer-experts-share-transfer-portal-news-2025-recruits-roster-targets/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer confirmed Flagg’s departure, stating, “We respect his decision and wish him nothing but the best in his future career.” The announcement comes as a significant blow to the Blue Devils, who were poised to build their future around the 6’9″ forward. ([MAJOR BLOW: Duke Blue Devils Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer delivers a devastating News About Cooper Flagg and two key players Departure from Team….. – mtsoocer](https://mtsoocer.com/2025/03/10/major-blow-duke-blue-devils-basketball-head-coach-jon-scheyer-delivers-a-devastating-news-about-cooper-flagg-and-two-key-players-departure-from-team/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Flagg’s decision to leave Duke has sparked a wave of reactions from fans and analysts alike. While some express disappointment over the loss of such a promising talent, others understand the allure of the NBA and the opportunities it presents. As the draft approaches, all eyes will be on Flagg, who is expected to be a top pick and potentially a franchise-changing player. ([MAJOR BLOW: Duke Blue Devils Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer delivers a devastating News About Cooper Flagg and two key players Departure from Team….. – mtsoocer](https://mtsoocer.com/2025/03/10/major-blow-duke-blue-devils-basketball-head-coach-jon-scheyer-delivers-a-devastating-news-about-cooper-flagg-and-two-key-players-departure-from-team/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
For Duke, the challenge now lies in filling the void left by Flagg’s departure. The Blue Devils will need to regroup and adjust their strategy as they look to maintain their competitive edge in the ACC and on the national stage. ([MAJOR BLOW: Duke Blue Devils Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer delivers a devastating News About Cooper Flagg and two key players Departure from Team….. – mtsoocer](https://mtsoocer.com/2025/03/10/major-blow-duke-blue-devils-basketball-head-coach-jon-scheyer-delivers-a-devastating-news-about-cooper-flagg-and-two-key-players-departure-from-team/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Stay tuned for more updates as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches and as Duke navigates this unexpected turn in their season. ([Duke basketball under Jon Scheyer: Experts share transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, roster, targets](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/duke-basketball-under-jon-scheyer-experts-share-transfer-portal-news-2025-recruits-roster-targets/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
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