The article discusses the potential of several NBA draft prospects, particularly Ace Bailey and the highly touted recruit Flagg. Flagg, who reclassified to the 2024 class, dominated college basketball, earning the Wooden Award and leading Duke to the Final Four. College coaches express confidence in his NBA readiness due to his performance, maturity, and versatility on the court. Improved shooting ability also contributed to his high profile ahead of the draft. The article highlights the excitement surrounding these players' transitions to professional basketball.
"He's got a swagger to him, a toughness and he's physically ready to make an impact," one coach told ESPN. "For a young kid going to the NBA, if he's never been in a situation where he's been the guy, it's hard to flip a switch. But he's been in every single one of those situations."
"His shooting was something of a question, but the Maine native improved as his freshman season progressed. He shot 44% from behind the arc in ACC play, making multiple 3s."
"Opposing college coaches have zero doubts about his ability to translate to the NBA level, considering his performance and versatility during the past year at Duke."
"Flagg had been the favorite to be selected No. 1 for the past two years, and the Dallas Mavericks made that official Wednesday."
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