Jon Scheyer Sends Strong Message About Cooper Flagg Ahead of NBA Draft

With the NBA draft set for June 25 and 26, the countdown is officially on until former Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg hears his name called as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks.

Ahead of the big night, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer joined " The Ryen Russillo Podcast " to discuss Flagg’s mindset and the potential of how he might fit at the next level—particularly on a team already loaded with proven star veterans like Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and Anthony Davis.

“Cooper had as good and as special of a season as I’ve ever been a part of with any player," Scheyer said. "But he also had moments where things didn’t go his way—when we lost, when there was heartbreak. And in those moments, there were no excuses, no finger-pointing. It was always, ‘What does Cooper need to do better?’ That’s pretty old school, pretty special, and it’s a big reason why he’s going to be the No. 1 pick and why he’ll be a great player for a very long time.”

Scheyer continued, “He’s so unselfish—that’s just his nature. He could’ve easily averaged 20-plus points this year. Going forward, I think he’ll be just fine With his ability to shoot from three, finish at the rim, and create his own shot, I think he’s going to become one of the best scorers in the NBA over time.”