Ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, WRAL's Mark Bergin and Pat Welter broke down why Duke's Cooper Flagg is heralded as a draft prospect. They discuss how Flagg compares to other top prospects in previous years, like Victor Wembanyama and Zion Williamson.

The guys also discussed why Kon Knueppel's stock is rising on many NBA Draft boards. Knueppel is a solid shooter, even if he doesn't have the highest upside.

Bergin and Welter also talked about how Khaman Maluach looks to bring a strong defensive presence to whichever team drafts him.

They also analyzed UNC's Drake Powell, who posted a 43-inch vertical at the NBA Combine.

Other players with ties to the Triangle who could get picked include Duke's Tyrese Proctor and Sion James, along with UNC's RJ Davis.

2025 NBA Mock Draft: https://www.wral.com/sports/nba-mock-draft-2025-cooper-flagg-kon-knueppel-khaman-maluach-june-brooklyn/

WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discussed the best NBA team fits for Duke phenom Cooper Flagg.

The discussion comes before Monday night's NBA Draft Lottery, which determines which team gets the No. 1 pick and the rights to draft Flagg.

The draft lottery is set for 7 p.m. ET Monday, and it airs on ESPN.

The NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez previewed Saturday night's Final Four game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Houston Cougars.

Star freshman Cooper Flagg leads Duke, but it was the Blue Devils' defense that helped propel the team to the Final Four.

Bergin and Fernandez discussed why Duke is considered the favorite to win the national championship. Plus, they shared how the Blue Devils match up against a Houston team with lots of basketball experience.

Last, the guys discussed which team – Auburn or Florida – would be a more favorable championship matchup for the Blue Devils if they beat Houston.