When it comes to highly anticipated NBA Draft picks, Cooper Flagg is a college prospect that many have been looking forward to hearing him declare. On Monday, Flagg made it official with making the jump to the National Basketball Association (NBA),

Flagg finishes his Duke career having lived up to every bit of the hype that followed him through high school. From the moment he stepped on the court in Cameron Indoor, it was clear he was different. Now, he’ll take his game to the next level, but the connection to Duke—the fans, the legacy, the brotherhood—will stay with him.

Cooper Flagg made it official. His next stop is the NBA. The Newport native and former Nokomis Regional High School standout announced on Instagram that he will leave Duke University after a sensational freshman year and enter the NBA draft, likely as its top overall pick.