Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year: Mavericks star edges Kon Knueppel in close race

Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and Dallas Mavericks rookie, has been named NBA Rookie of the Year. Flagg edged out fellow rookie Kon Knueppel, his former college teammate, in a close vote, winning by 12 first-place votes. The two players previously played together in college before both entering the 2025 NBA Draft.