Is Cooper Flagg playing at 2025 NBA Scouting Combine? What to know
The NBA converges on Chicago this week as the league’s offseason starts to kick into gear even as eight teams remain in the playoffs. After Monday’s NBA draft lottery, the NBA Draft Combine begins in full and predicted No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and the rest of the best prospects ahead of June’s 2025 NBA draft are expected to be on hand at Wintrust Arena.
They’ll be put through medical testing, measurements and drills on the court, and meet with reporters and teams as part of the annual event, which is not open to the public. Some of the players at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, including five who earned a spot through strong performances at the G League Elite Camp held in Chicago last weekend, are also split into four teams for two days of scrimmages.
Participation in the scrimmages is considered optional, according to the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement, and top picks like Flagg don’t often take part. But there are plenty of examples of players who improved their draft stock by impressing scouts at the combine. The next few days can often influence decisions will trickle down effects to the college ranks, as an encouraging or discouraging performance this week could dictate if a prospect stays in the draft or returns to school.
What did Flagg elect to do? Here’s the latest on what the NBA Draft Combine is shaping up to be for the presumptive No. 1 pick, as well as a tentative schedule of events, information on how to watch the combine and updated team rosters for the scrimmages:
Is Cooper Flagg playing at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine?
It’s unclear exactly what Flagg will choose to do at the NBA Draft Combine, as of Monday afternoon, but every prospect is expected to attend and participate in drills, interviews and medical examinations. It appears, however, Flagg does not plan to participate in the 5-on-5 scrimmage aspect scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at Wintrust Arena.
Flagg was not included on any of the four team rosters released by the NBA on Monday morning. He’s not alone, either. Most of the potential lottery picks in this year’s draft class appear to be bypassing the scrimmages, which is traditionally the case as well.
Cooper Flagg stats: Where he stands in latest NBA mock draft
Cooper Flagg is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the latest USA TODAY Sports NBA mock draft ahead of the start of the combine and the 2025 NBA draft lottery.
Here are some Cooper Flagg’s notable stats and achievements during his freshman season at Duke:
- Listed at 6-9, 205 pounds
- Won multiple national player of the year awards
- 2025 ACC player and rookie of the year (fourth player in conference history to accomplish the feat)
- Averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks at Duke with shooting splits of 48.1% FG, 38.5% 3PT, 84% FT
2025 NBA Scouting Combine schedule 2025
Note: The NBA Scouting Combine is not open to the public and only the events/activities taking place on Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15 are open to the media. All times listed are Eastern.
Tuesday, May 13
- Strength and agility testing
- Shooting drills
Wednesday, May 14
- Media availability
- Scrimmage: Team Lazare vs. Team Domercant, 2:15 p.m.
- Scrimmage: Team Williams vs. Team Mueller, 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 15
- Scrimmage: Team Lazare vs. Team Mueller, 2:15 p.m.
- Scrimmage: Team Williams vs. Team Domercant, 4:15 p.m.
Where to watch NBA draft combine 2025: TV channel, live streaming update
The 2025 NBA Draft Combine will be broadcast nationally by ESPN2 on Wednesday, May 14 beginning at 2 p.m. ET in conjunction with the start of 5-on-5 scrimmages at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The action can also be live streamed via ESPN+, Disney+ and Fubo.
Watch the NBA Draft Combine with Fubo
NBA Scouting Combine 2025: Rosters, teams for scrimmages
Team Domercant
- PG Boogie Fland, Arkansas
- SF R.J. Luis Jr., St. John’s
- C Hansen Yang, Qingdao (China)
- SG Alijah Martin, Florida
- SF Jalon Moore, Oklahoma
- SG Dink Pate, Mexico City (G League)
- PF Yaxel Landeborg, UAB/Michigan
- SG John Tonje, Wisconsin
- SF Darrion Williams, Texas Tech
- PF Mackenzie Mgbako, Indiana
Team Mueller
- PG Mark Sears, Alabama
- SG Koby Brea, Kentucky
- SG PJ Haggerty, Memphis
- PG Kam Jones, Marquette
- SF Jamir Watkins, Florida State
- C Izan Almansa, Perth (Australia)
- SF Karter Knox, Arkansas
- PF Michael Ruzic, Joventut (Spain)
- SG Max Shulga, VCU
- PF Lachlan Olbrich, Illawarra (Australia)
Team Lazare
- SG Miles Byrd, San Diego State
- PG Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn
- C Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Penn State
- SG Hunter Sallis, Wake Forest
- SF Kobe Sanders, Nevada
- PG Javon Small, West Virginia
- PF Eric Dixon, Villanova
- C Vladislav Goldin, Michigan
- SG Otega Oweh, Kentucky
- SF Alex Toohey, Sydney (Australia)
Team Williams
- C Maxime Reynaud, Stanford
- SF Neoklis Avdalas, Peristeri (Greece)
- SG Ben Henshall, Perth (Australia)
- PG Miles Uzan, Houston
- SG Brice Williams, Nebraska
- SG Sion James, Duke
- PF Grant Nelson, Alabama
- SF Micah Peavy, Georgetown
- SG Tamar Bates, Missouri
- PG Ryan Nembhard, Gonzaga
