Flagg, Peterson land on Top 25 under-25 list

Ranking arrives for 2026-27 opening week

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 4h1 min read

From Cooper Flagg to Darryn Peterson, see the youngest players making a mark on the court in this list of the 25 best NB Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: USA Today issued the 25-player ranking. Flagg and Peterson met as top picks when summer league opened in July.

Why it matters: Early lists like this frame Rookie of the Year debate around the 2026 draft class. Dallas exercised Flagg's rookie option Oct. 17 while Peterson launched a diary series Oct. 19.

What to watch: Regular-season minutes will show where both stand among young contributors.

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@usatodaysports 2026-10-21T11:08:26.464697+00:00

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