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Cooper Flagg signs major NIL deals at Duke as NBA prospects rise

nj.com —

Cooper Flagg, a 6-foot-9 basketball player at Duke, has signed a partnership with Gatorade, becoming the first men's basketball player to do so. He joins other top athletes in this deal, enhancing his profile as a projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. In addition to Gatorade, Flagg has partnered with Cort Furniture, which furnished his apartment at Duke. He also signed a significant shoe deal with New Balance, despite Duke's affiliation with Nike. His NIL valuation is currently $2.6 million, the highest in college basketball. Flagg is focused on enjoying his time at Duke, where he is bonding with teammates and participating in activities like golf. He is expected to remain at Duke for about nine months before entering the NBA Draft.

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    [1.6]
    Cooper Flagg discusses locker room dynamics and transition to college basketball at Duke (sportingnews.com)
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    Duke's Cooper Flagg signs historic endorsement deal with Gatorade (yardbarker.com)
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    Cooper Flagg signs major NIL deals at Duke as NBA prospects rise (nj.com)
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    [3.1]
    Duke freshman Cooper Flagg signs historic deal with Gatorade (espn.com)
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    Duke freshman Cooper Flagg signs historic NIL deal with Gatorade before college debut (mlive.com)
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    Cooper Flagg signs historic NIL deal with Gatorade as Duke basketball season approaches (sportingnews.com)
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