Who's No. 1? The Debate Begins: Cooper Flagg vs. Ace Bailey
Two Prospects, One Crown: The Intense Rivalry Between Flagg and Bailey for the 2025 NBA Draft
As the NBA calendar flips to the 2024-25 season, conversations and debates will intensify over the next few months regarding who is the best prospect in the deep and talented 2025 NBA draft class. Will it be Cooper Flagg or Ace Bailey?
Much has been written about the 2024 NBA draft class, which was considered weak and lacking Tier 1 prospects, leaving many teams and fans yearning for a stronger crop of future stars.
In contrast, the highly anticipated 2025 class is projected to be deep, featuring multiple franchise-altering talents that have scouts and analysts buzzing. Among these standout prospects, Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey have emerged as the frontrunners, each with a compelling case for being the top pick. As the season unfolds, the battle for the coveted No. 1 spot will capture the attention of the basketball world, sparking heated debates and intense scrutiny.
Cooper Flagg: The Early Favorite
Cooper Flagg, the centerpiece of Duke's top-ranked recruiting class, is the early favorite to be the first name called by Adam Silver on draft night next June. Meanwhile, Rutgers' Ace Bailey has garnered a strong contingent of believers who see him as the nation's most gifted scorer and best long-term prospect. Although it's only July, the debate over the No. 1 pick in 2025 is already heating up.