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.

Even with the likely No. 1 pick guarantee, Flagg still made his way to Chicago for the NBA draft combine. On Tuesday, the players got to show off their hops, where the 6-foot-9 forward recorded a 35.5-inch max vertical leap.

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.

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,

As a help defender, Flagg shines. His quick twitch muscles sync up perfectly with his brain to allow him to fly in and block shots at the rim and knock away pass attempts in the gaps. Cooper has a plus wingspan and a sturdy frame and has mastered his physical gifts to be come a special off-ball defender.