Even former Duke superstar Cooper Flagg wasn't enough to give the NBA a big ratings night after being selected by the Dallas Mavericks.

The SEC rode a strong second round to the top of the charts in the 2025 NBA Draft, as the conference finished with 13 total selections. Eight of 29 players selected on Thursday night came from the league,

When Cooper Flagg's name was called as the No. 1 pick at the 2025 NBA draft, he says one person came to mind: his mom, Kelly. Speaking to TODAY.com at the draft, Flagg called the moment when NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced he was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks a “blur.”