Newport, Maine native Cooper Flagg was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brookyn, New York on Wednesday night.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued a proclamation Wednesday, declaring June 25, 2025 as "Cooper Flagg Day." Mills issued the proclamation on the same day as the NBA Draft, which is expected to begin with Flagg being selected No. 1 overall.
Newport, Maine, native Cooper Flagg is expected to be selected with the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, and as the No. 1 overall selection, Flagg can sign the most lucrative rookie contract in the league.
Mainers will gather at a number of watch parties in the state to celebrate Cooper Flagg as he is drafted into the NBA on Wednesday night. The Newport, Maine native is expected to be selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks.
Students and staff at Nokomis Regional High will come together on Wednesday, June 25, to watch as Newport, Maine native Cooper Flagg gets drafted into the NBA, likely with the No. 1 overall pick.