Duke forward Cooper Flagg, the presumptive No. 1 pick in this month's NBA draft, has been called a modern version of Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, per sources around the league to ESPN's Jeremy Woo.

Cooper Flagg is just a couple of weeks away from hearing his name called. As he prepares to enter the next chapter of his basketball career, Flagg remains one of the most highly anticipated prospects since LeBron James was in high school.

Mavericks Make Cooper Flagg Decision Before NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Cooper Flagg finished his college basketball career with the Duke Blue Devils as one of the most accomplished freshmen in history.