Flagg’s maturity, personality and obsessive desire for basketball were all on display during his opening news conference.

Flagg said it was a dream come true to be drafted, and he looks forward to learning from fellow No. 1 draft picks Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. "I plan to be a sponge and learn

Cooper Flagg called it a “blessing” to not be the focal point of a franchise as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, instead landing with a competitive Dallas Mavericks squad.

Cameron Boozer continues to separate himself with his combination of skill, feel and maturity that rarely show up in a player his age. At 6'9" and 235 pounds, he brings a pro-ready frame and a polished inside-out game built on efficient scoring, advanced footwork and high-IQ decision-making.

Center Ryan Kalkbrenner played five years at Creighton, where he averaged 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in his last season.