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Cooper Flagg declares for NBA draft

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Cooper Flagg will be the first player born and raised in Maine to be drafted in the NBA ’s first round.

The 18-year-old led Montverde Academy in Florida to a high school national championship last April .

He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists.

Flagg is in Los Angeles training, and was unavailable Monday to talk about his decision.

The NBA draft lottery will determine which team gets the first chance to select Flagg in June .

Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets are among the teams with the best odds.

The Utah Jazz ( 17-65 ), Washington Wizards ( 18-64 ), Charlotte Hornets ( 19-63 ).

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