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Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Derek Parker covers the National Basketball Association, and has brought On SI five seasons of coverage across several different teams. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2020, and has experience working in print, video and radio.

Apr 6, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Utah Jazz Prospects Continue to Impress Down the Stretch

Utah's late lottery and first round picks continue to overachieve as the team careens towards a top '25 pick.

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) walks off the court after losing to the Houston Cougars in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Cooper Flagg Caps All-Time College Season with Duke

The projected No. 1 pick’s college career came to an end versus Houston Saturday night.

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) controls the ball against Houston Cougars forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Cooper Flagg, Duke Ousted in Final Four by Houston

Cooper Flagg’s collegiate career came to an end Saturday night with a Final Four loss.

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Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Duke's Cooper Flagg Wins 2025 Wooden Award

Duke’s Cooper Flagg has another piece of hardware to add to his growing collection.

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Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Cooper Flagg, Duke to Face Houston in Final Four

Cooper Flagg and Duke will face their toughest test yet in Houston in a matter of hours.

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Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) celebrates with guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Duke Needs Cooper Flagg Back on Track to Make National Championship

In facing off against Houston Saturday, Duke needs a big game from its best player.

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Apr 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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76ers Rookie Shows Two-Way Impact in Loss to Bucks

Philadelphia’s rookie big man shone in the team’s 10th-straight loss.

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Mar 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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NBA’s No. 1 Team Could Still Land Top Draft Pick

The 64-win Thunder could still land one of the top picks at the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Apr 1, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; McDonald's All American West guard Darryn Peterson (22) and McDonald's All American East forward Cameron Boozer (12) pose for photos after the game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images
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Darryn Peterson Shows No. 1 Potential at McDonald’s All American Game

Soon-to-be Kansas guard Darryn Peterson showed off his versatility at the McDonald's All American Game.

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Apr 1, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; McDonald's All American East forward Cameron Boozer (12) shoots the ball against McDonald's All American West center Chris Cenac Jr. (1) during the second half of the game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images
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Future NBA Stars Shine at McDonald’s All-American Game

Future NBA stars such as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and more shone at Tuesday’s star-studded contest.

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Mar 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) passes the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Jazz Rookie Breaks Longtime John Stockton Record

Utah rookie Isaiah Collier broke John Stockton's longtime record on Monday.

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Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) celebrates with guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Cooper Flagg’s Legacy Cemented Amid Duke's March Madness Run

Projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg has cemented an unbelievable collegiate legacy in his sole season at Duke.

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