Monday was a big day for Duke star Cooper Flagg as he learned of his (likely) future home for the foreseeable future. To start the day at the NBA Draft Combine he measured nearly an inch taller than he did before his one-and-done Blue Devils season.

The talent speaks for itself,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. “But I love coaching the person. He’s all about the right stuff.”

Cooper Flagg, who is the projected No. 1 pick at the 2025 NBA draft, logged his official measurements at the NBA draft combine on Monday, and the former Duke Blue Devil forward seemed to grow quite a bit during his freshman year.

NBA fans on X chimed in with their reactions to the Flagg-Pippen comparison as it grabbed attention on social media. One user commented that Flagg's ability to take over a game is more reminiscent of LeBron James than Scottie Pippen, while another questioned whether Flagg is the same type of "quick-twitch" athlete Pippen was in his prime.

While most expected Flagg to declare early for the NBA Draft, he waited until less than a week before the deadline to announce his decision. This gave Duke fans hope that he might