Cooper Flagg earned a 5.3 WARP consensus projection, which has been the third best draft outlook since 2005 in statistical analysis combining the NCAA performance with knowledgeable rankings.

Flagg routes only Zion Williamson (5.5) and Luka Doncic (5.4) in the extensive database that covers university players since 2005. The projections contain performance in NCAA section I, G League, and select European leagues, plus age factors.

The 19-year-old is the only player in the concept of this year without statistical weaknesses. Flagg projects within 15% of the average NBA-bound college outlook on its position in all ten key categories.

Flagg is number 1 in both the top 100 prospects of ESPN and pure statistical projections. His rounded profile contains six statistical strengths compared to four for Sacramento’s Keegan Murray, the only other recent concepts without weaknesses.

The Dallas Mavericks hold the number 1 choice and are positioned to compete immediately. Flagg’s NBA-ready skill set is in line with the win-now mentality of the franchise after their recent play-off match.

His versatility as a forward addresses several positional needs for Dallas. The consensus projections, which combine statistical analysis with expert rankings, have proven more accurate than pure performance metrics in predicting NBA success.