NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg has dazzled scouts with his on-court dominance at Duke, blending elite skills with impressive athletic tools. As the NBA Draft approaches, all eyes will be on how the 6’9″ forward’s functional strength translates to strength testing,

NIL is keeping more college stars on campus, so second-round picks may lose value. And there's a high riser at No. 3.

Every team's tier behind Flagg and Harper will include VJ Edgecombe. Front offices that value his 100th percentile explosiveness, shotmaking and defensive quickness could slot him at No. 3, particularly if they question Ace Bailey's handle and tunnel vision, Tre Johnson's lack of rim pressure and Jeremiah Fears' shooting.