The only thing that has spread faster than the wind in Chicago this week is word of Cedric Coward's presence and performance at the Combine. He measured 6-5.25 barefoot with a shocking 7-2.25 wingspan and 8-10 standing reach, making him one of the longest wings in the class with a plus-8 (!) wingspan.

The college basketball legend spoke about Flagg’s skill set a day after the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery, setting themselves up to select Flagg with the top pick in June. Krzyzewski recalled seeing Flagg play at Montverde Academy as a high schooler.

Recruiting sites listed Cooper Flagg at 6-foot-9 when the eventual Duke basketball superstar was a senior at Montverde Academy in Florida. And the phenom talent from Maine, projected to hear his name No.

Cooper Flagg, the dynamic Duke University forward, will enter the NBA this fall and compete against the world's best players.

Shock gradually subsided Tuesday, replaced by realization. It actually happened. Dallas has the first pick of the June 25 NBA draft. Lord willing, Cooper Flagg will become a Maverick six weeks from today.

With the NBA Draft lottery approaching this coming week, many people are wondering which team will select at No. 1, which most likely guarantees them Cooper Flagg. There are several teams in the running for Flagg,