Duke sensation Cooper Flagg, the unquestioned No. 1 prospect in this year's class — fittingly headlines what is shaping up to be a transformative draft for several teams later this summer.  Not only can the winner of the Flagg sweepstakes reshape its future — (Utah,

NIL is keeping more college stars on campus, so second-round picks may lose value. And there's a high riser at No. 3.

Despite the NCAA Tournament heartbreak, Flagg is still expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 forward from Maine proved why he is the projected top pick, averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists, taking home the National Player of the Year.