The 2025 NBA draft lottery—colloquially known as the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes—takes place on Monday, May 12. That's when the hoops world will finally find out where the uber-elite prospect will start out what could be a career for the ages.

The Newport native will soon find himself in the NBA, and people in and around the league expect him to make a winning difference right away.

After months of waiting, the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes will conclude on Monday during the NBA Draft Lottery. The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets all have an equal chance (14%) of winning the lottery and changing the direction of their respective franchise for years to come.