Baylor sets up NBA Draft scouts dream with matchup against Cooper Flagg and Duke

 

 

This Sunday, basketball fans might witness a showdown between two of the top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg remains the consensus No. 1 pick for 2025, but the NCAA Tournament offers a prime opportunity for other players to boost their draft stock.

One such player is VJ Edgecombe, who led Baylor to a first-round victory over No. 8 Mississippi State on Friday. Beyond being another blow to the conference with the most tournament bids, the win gave Edgecombe a platform to showcase his talent.

While Rutgers’ Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper have long been seen as the top prospects behind Flagg, Edgecombe now has a chance to enter that conversation. With Duke set to wrap up its game against Mount St. Mary’s, Edgecombe will soon have his shot to go head-to-head with Flagg.

March Madness isn’t just about thrilling upsets, deep runs, and powerhouse programs asserting dominance—it’s also a stage for rising stars. Edgecombe now has the perfect opportunity to prove himself against the draft’s top prospect.