The next face of the Mavericks shined at Duke but started in Maine. Here's the story you don't know, dating all the way back to when he was 14 years old.

His Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings reportedly reached staggering heights, surpassing even his projected NBA rookie salary. During an interview with Bob Costas, sports journalist Howard Bryant revealed that Flagg's NIL earnings at Duke amounted to an astonishing $28 million.

North Carolina basketball just came off a difficult season. 23 wins and a round of 64 NCAA Tournament exit might be worth celebrating at some schools, but not at UNC.

Cooper Flagg is set to be the first overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks. However, with GM Nico Harrison, Flagg could be let go of after just a few seasons.

The Duke Blue Devils had a dominant season in the ACC, capturing both the regular-season and conference tournament titles behind standout performances from freshmen Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Khaman Maluach.