At Duke, Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and earned ACC Player of the Year honors while leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four. He also won the Wooden and Naismith Player of the Year awards and was an All-American.

DALLAS - Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has made his team-building philosophy clear: Prioritize players who can make significant contributions on both ends of the floor. Now, with the addition of No.

The Dallas Mavericks are trying to build a team with defense as its primary identity. Cooper Flagg, the team's No. 1 overall pick, will have to be part of that