The presumptive No. 1 overall pick in next Thursday’s NBA draft graced the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, which details the former Duke star’s versatile two-way skillset that combines athleticism, elite basketball IQ and an extraordinary poise for an 18-year-old.

Cooper Flagg once seemed to float the idea of returning to Duke for a sophomore season instead of declaring for the NBA draft as soon as he was eligible. But the ideal scenario for him to return to Duke wasn't possible,

The NBA draft may be more than a week away, but Cooper Flagg is already with Dallas Mavericks for his only pre-draft visit.