: Cooper Flagg’s Shocking Decision Right After Otega Oweh Declares for NBA Draft — Did Oweh Leave Too Soon?!
In a twist that has college hoops fans buzzing, phenom Cooper Flagg has made his long-awaited decision just moments after Kentucky guard Otega Oweh officially declared for the NBA Draft. The timing? Suspicious. The implications? Massive.
Flagg, widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in recent memory, announced he will stay another season at Duke—citing “unfinished business.” But what really has fans talking is the timing: Flagg’s decision came less than 24 hours after Oweh shocked the basketball world by forgoing another year at Kentucky and declaring for the pros.
Now the debate rages: Did Oweh jump the gun?
While Oweh flashed major potential in his time with the Wildcats, many insiders believed he could’ve solidified his lottery status with one more dominant college season. Instead, he’s rolling the dice on a deep draft class, risking being overshadowed by players like Flagg—who’s expected to dominate next season and rocket into the No. 1 pick conversation.
Flagg’s decision to stay adds a whole new level of intrigue. With Oweh out of the picture, Flagg becomes the face of college basketball heading into the next season. Some are already saying Flagg’s choice makes Duke the early favorite for a national title, while Oweh could find himself fighting for minutes on a G-League roster.
Was this a savvy power play from Flagg… or a subtle message to rising stars like Oweh about the value of patience?
One thing’s for sure: Flagg staying and Oweh going has flipped the narrative. What looked like a wide-open race for college basketball’s top spotlight just became the Cooper Flagg show.
And for Oweh? Only time will tell if his decision to go pro now was brilliance—or a missed opportunity.
