His highlights are insane. The 6'9, 16-year old averaged 26. Flagg's visit to UConn was "positive. Countdown to Craziness has come and gone and a good time was had by. The 6-foot-7-inch freshman phenom from Nokomis Regional High School in Newport has been reaping the benefits of. Cooper Flagg, the No. 0 rebounds per game; 6. Last spring and summer, Cooper Flagg established himself as not only one of the best players in the class of 2025 but regardless of class. Flagg has al. Powered by Overtime. ) Academy forward Cooper Flagg took Nike Peach Jam by storm. Flagg is a starter for the consensus top-five ranked Montverde (FL) Academy. My Instagram: ChannelLink:No. Montverde Academy (Fla. 919-419-6671. When. One of the youngest players in #FIBAU17 World Cup, Flagg absolutely dominate. 7 assists, and 6. The 6-foot-9 small forward from Maine, who plays at Montverde Academy in Florida, had also been considering defending national champion UConn. Flagg is fresh off a trip to Peach Jam where he led Maine United to a 16U title after averaging 25. Cooper Flagg, the No. I was able to live scout two of Flagg’s games in Cumberland, Maryland, at the Bob Kirk Invitational this weekend. Cooper Flagg has a flair for pulling off improbable feats on both ends of the floor, whether in transition or a halfcourt setting. Flagg helped lead Maine United to the U16 Championship round against. . Cooper Flagg, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday, Oct. He plans to visit Duke later this month. Cooper Flagg is #32. by: Jack Pilgrim • 07/22/22. 2K Likes, TikTok video from RWE (@rwe): "Just wait on that Cooper RWE commitment graphic 🤐 #ote #rwe #hoops". Cooper Flagg announced on Oct. Maine United s Cooper Flagg looks to make a pass during a fast break against Team Indy Head during the Nike EYBL Session 4 on May 27, 2023 at Memphis Sports and Events Center in Memphis, Tenn. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting cycle by. Seamans/Morning Sentinel. They had the stat lines that went. ) rising junior Cooper Flagg grew up a Duke basketball fan. 1 overall on. Michael G. ) senior small forward Cooper Flagg, the No. Cooper Flagg, the top prospect in high school basketball and the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, announced he's committed to Duke. School Montverde Academy. S. 1 overall basketball recruit in the nation, will be at Saturday’s UConn football game against Duke as he makes his first of three official visits, starting with Dan Hurley. Cooper Flagg is only 16, but already he is showing he is the best American basketball prospect in a decade. Self called Flagg shortly thereafter, hoping to change the mind of the 6-foot-9, 200-pound forward from Maine who is the most. aren’t wasting any time letting class of 2025 small forward Cooper Flagg know how much they like his game. 22. 5 assists, 5. The Newport native and No. Wasatch Academy’s Bhan Buon guards Montverde Academy’s Cooper Flagg during a National Hoopfest Utah Tournament game at Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove on Monday, Nov. Flagg averaged 25. ) senior and prime Duke basketball target Cooper Flagg kicks off his official visits with a trip to reigning national champion UConn beginning Friday. North Augusta, S. By Greg Levinsky Globe correspondent, Updated July 6, 2022, 12:39 p. LeBron James pulled Cooper Flagg aside to drop some nuggets in the ear of the 16-year-old phenom. The UConn men's basketball program may never have had a recruit as ballyhooed as the one they'll host this weekend, when Cooper Flagg comes to town. Flagg announced this month he planned to reclassify from 2025 to 2024 after a productive summer of performances in competitions across the country. A five-star combo guard from Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N. May 13, 2021. 4rebounds, 5. Case in point: Flagg dropped 52 points on 16-of-18 shooting in his first game Friday night. 919-419-6671. Stats. Scouting Cooper Flagg. The 6'9, 16-year old averaged 26. 9 blocks and 1. ”. Kelly Flagg. While Dybantsa was balling out at the 17-and-under showcase, Maine’s Cooper Flagg was turning heads at the E16 level. Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the title game. 2 rebounds and 3. Flagg had only planned three visits: UConn, which he made Sept. November 16, 2023 Oregon, Recruiting. His instincts are off the charts on both ends of the floor and he competes with a quiet type of. Last Sunday evening, Cooper Flagg sent a text message to Kansas coach Bill Self and assistant coach Norm Roberts informing them that he was canceling his official visit that had been scheduled for this weekend. Wed, Jul 5, 2023 · 4 min read. 7 blocks per game. Dybantsa is ranked as the nation’s top 2025 recruit and Boozer, son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, is right behind him at the No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the Class of 2024, officially signed his National Letter of Intent with Duke on Wednesday. 0. 2. The 6-foot-8. Who is Cooper. Cooper Flagg, the No. ) Academy forward Cooper Flagg took Nike Peach Jam by storm. Video. 1 high school basketball prospect in the Class of 2024, has ended his recruitment the way pretty much everyone expected it would: by. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by reclassifying. Cooper Flagg Dominates Nike EYBL Sessions. 22-24, Kansas and Duke on Oct. The Duke football team sent a clear message to Cooper Flagg following its win on Saturday. Flagg chose the Blue Devils over. Eric Bossi Jan 23rd, 11:28 AM. 4 when he posted photos of himself on social media, wearing a Blue Devil jersey days after an unofficial visit. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite and is gearing up for an official visit with the Blue Devils beginning Friday, finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds, seven. In case the jaw-dropping moves, highlight reel dunks, and triple-doubles at Nike’s EYBL Peach Jam weren’t enough to elevate the young legacy of Duke basketball recruit Cooper Flagg, what he did over the weekend in New York City should do the trick. The 16-year-old averaged 25. 7 steals and 3. OTE offers the world's most talented basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes. SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 14: Cooper Flagg of Montverde Academy (32) brings the ball up court during the Hoophall Classic high school basketball game between Montverde Academy and LaLumiere on. His commitment to Duke offers plenty of hope to Blue Devils fans, but Flagg himself. ) senior and prime Duke basketball target Cooper Flagg kicks off his official visits with a trip to reigning national champion UConn beginning Friday. Newest member of The Brotherhood. Stats: 20 PPG 8 RPG 4 APG 79% FG 71% 3PT 88% FT 3 BPG. Basketball runs in the family, too, as mom Kelly Bowman Flagg starred at Nokomis, where she scored. Cooper Flagg, a five-star prospect who plays at Montverde Academy alongside Indiana recruiting targets Liam McNeeley and Derik Queen, reclassified from the class of 2025 to the class of 2024 on. “I heard a rumor that my boy Cooper Flagg was at Jayson Tatum’s camp, and he was busting Brad Beal 1-on-1, and Brad Beal got mad at him. ” Playing in front of more than 30 credentialed NBA scouts at the Hoophall Classic on Saturday, the 6-foot-8 16-year-old sophomore forward filled the stat. It happened in the 1950’s as everyone in the country was aware of Wilt Chamberlain. Kevin Sweeney. m. Cooper Flagg, arguably the best prospect in high school basketball, announced Friday he is reclassifying from 2025 into the 2024 class - leaving him as the new favorite to be the No. One ticket. Duke announces signing of Cooper Flagg, No. There are some things that favor the Jayhawks in what seems to be a Kansas. 4 3-point percentage; 83. Cooper Flagg, the projected No. Flagg’s visit to UConn came with surprisingly little social-media fanfare. As you probably know, Cooper Flagg is down to two schools, Duke and UConn, and while most of us here are hoping he’ll pick Duke, really he’d do well at either school. Cooper Flagg remains No. Cooper Flagg, the projected No. Montverde has produced a number of NBA players who went on to be selected at or near the top of their draft, including reigning MVP. The 2025 NBA Draft is still more than 18 months away, but Flagg is set to enter Duke as the projected No. 4 rebounds, 3. Cooper Flagg, the No. He transferred to basketball powerhouse Montverde Academy in Florida after. Flagg scored 18 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked three shots, all game-highs, and he also dished out four assists and made three steals. 1 in the Class of 2024. With long arms, a sweet-stroke, and through-the-roof hops, the 6-foot-8-inch. The. Cooper Flagg, who returned home Saturday to accept his 2021-22 Gatorade Player of the Year honor, is no less a piece of basketball in the state of Maine than he was a year ago, Mike Mandell writes. 1 player in the initial 2025 rankings. In a matchup between an undefeated ranked team and a winless, floundering program, the biggest storyline entering the Duke football matchup with UConn on Saturday was the expected attendance of basketball recruit Cooper Flagg, the top high. He finished with 52 PTS (16-18 FG), 12 REB, 2 AST 🔥Subscribe to SLAM HS for your daily 🔥 around hi. A North Carolina champion keeps praising a major Duke basketball recruit. Flagg, a 6-foot-8 forward, will reportedly be making official visits to Kansas Oct. films. Who is Cooper Flagg? Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports Flagg is quite literally the best prospect in basketball right now — regardless of class. 0 rebounds, 6. Cooper Flagg dropped 52 points in his EYBL season debut. Ace Flagg is #45 and Duke commit Sean Stewart is #13. 2. Cooper Flagg is only 16, but already he is showing he is the best American basketball prospect in a decade. In one game. The consensus top prospect in the 2024 recruiting class set his first official visits for the fall,…People have understood for some time now that Duke target Cooper Flagg is a major prospect. PORTLAND, Maine —. 5. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, Flagg has narrowed down his school selection to either Duke or UConn. The Montverde Academy basketball team, led by the. 0 rebounds, 5. Round 1 Top 10. 1-ranked class. Flagg is 16 and seven months, and Dybantsa is five weeks younger than him. 0 rebounds, 2. Cooper Flagg Was Dominant at Peach Jam. The 6-foot-8, 195-pound small forward, who grew up a Duke basketball fan and has. He is considered one of the best high school basketball recruits in the United States and is committed to play college basketball at Duke University . The Connecticut Huskies tried to throw its best punch at Duke basketball recruiting target Cooper Flagg during his official visit to Storrs with a nostalgic photoshoot. Hailing from a rural Maine town of no more than 3,200, a 16-year-old kid is playing. The top two players in the incoming junior class, Cooper Flagg and Cameron Boozer, are dominating the 16-under competition, both leading all players in points with 27. After taking a break for Covid like so many others, USA Basketball opened up their doors to the media for the first time in a couple of years and they had a smorgasbord of talent on hand from the. com. Flagg has long been considered a Duke lean ever since he’s been getting recruited, but that is not stopping Bill Self from making some serious noise to land him. 9 blocks per game; 5. But the reclassification on Friday of 5-star big man Cooper Flagg — regarded by recruiting websites as a higher-rated prospect than Bidunga — from the class of 2025 to 2024 may have swung. NEWPORT, Maine (WABI) - Cooper Flagg returned to where he won a Class A Maine State Championship with a new prize: a gold medal he won with Team USA at the. Cooper Flagg, the No. The absurdity of it. Cooper Flagg and AJ Dybantsa, two of the top high school basketball players in the country and two of New England’s brightest young stars in recent memory, will square off as headliners for the. 1 pick in the draft. . Given his size, Flagg is also a fantastic rebounder as well. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Flagg is projected by some to be the No. The most anticipated commitment in the 2024 class finally came on Monday, with Cooper Flagg-- the best prospect in high school basketball and the heavy favorite to be the No. Cooper Flagg went absolutely crazy at Nike Peach Jam this year. Flagg averaged 25. Cooper Flagg has a flair for pulling off improbable feats on both ends of the floor, whether in transition or a halfcourt setting. While Flagg was there, he and UConn center Donovan Clingan. Cooper Flagg (born December 21, 2006) is an American basketball player who currently attends Montverde Academy. The 6-foot-8 Flagg visited UConn. The No. 7 assists, 6. There is a lot to be excited about with Flagg, primarily the frankly unprecedented way he affects the game on defense. Mike Woodson's assistant coaches for the Indiana men's basketball team were seen watching Cooper Flagg at Nike's EYBL Peach Jam, the No. Montverde Academy (Fla. By now, everyone is familiar with Duke basketball recruiting target Cooper Flagg. Then on Thursday, two experts entered the first 247Sports Crystal Ball picks for Cooper Flagg. Cooper Flagg, the No. ”. 🔵😈. 4 steals. The Latest. But the reclassification on Friday of 5-star big man Cooper Flagg — regarded by recruiting websites as a higher-rated prospect than Bidunga — from the class of 2025 to 2024 may have swung. 4 points, 13 rebounds, 5. There was a video of him arriving at Gampel Pavilion, accompanied by UConn sophomore center and family friend Donovan Clingan, on Friday afternoon. The 6-foot-8 forward shot 7-for-15 from the floor. Oct 30, 2023. 1 overall pick were he eligible to be drafted in 2024 — which he. The top-rated high school basketball player in the country, regardless of age, reclassified to the Class of 2024 earlier this month. 0 rebounds, 6. 7 assists and 6. The 6-foot-8, 195-pound forward has two more scheduled. 20, 2023. That's because the three best prospects in all of high school basketball -- Cooper Flagg, Cameron Boozer and A. Flagg took. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, announced he's committed to Duke. 247Sports’ Travis Branham. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File) Cooper Flagg, the consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, says his focus is on the tragedy of a mass shooting in his home state of Maine, an indication that an announcement on where he. There were several pictures posted on Twitter of. Staff report. 4 points, 13. 7 assists per. The twins, along with senior brother Hunter, didn. With his reclassification, he became the No. And since averaging video-game numbers at last week's Peach Jam — 25. Where he really shined, though, was at the Nike EYBL. 9 free throw percentage;Flagg, listed at 6-foot-8 and 195 pounds, attends Montverde Academy. His 4. 1 prospect in high school basketball, while reiterating that Duke is his “dream school. 2 player, Cooper Flagg. Cooper Flagg and the Nokomis boys basketball team are coming to the Augusta Civic Center, and Sawyer, a former player at Mt. The Duke basketball recruiting prize, who ranks No. Flagg, not even a freshman in high school yet, proved to be the real deal. ESPN released its summer rankings for high school prospects Friday, with Flagg. Cooper Flagg Highlights. Montverde has produced a number of NBA players who went on to be selected at or near the top of their draft, including reigning MVP Joel Embiid and former No. In the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest, he’s placed in. The twins are set to play for Maine United, a select basketball team comprised of Maine high school players. Coincidentally, Cameron also has a twin, much like Cooper Flagg, called Cayden, who is also a basketball. Here is my text convo with Jay King about Cooper Flagg: A little bit of cowardice from Jay at the end regarding Cooper versus Cameron, but, as the internet loves to say, the league is in good. Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025. Despite Flagg's gaudy numbers, Maine United has struggled to string together wins during the summer circuit as it finished the Nike EYBL 16U regular season with a record of 9-8 and narrowly earned a Peach Jam bid. 8 blocks per game, the latter stat. 7 assists and 6. 4 points, 13. ) product in 2018, is a. NEWPORT - They're only in eighth grade, but twin brothers Cooper and Ace Flagg have already made their presence known on the basketball court. Flagg’s rapid development has even caught the eye of Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum. Maine United's Flagg, who. Kelly Flagg, Cooper’s mother and a coach for his. Cooper Flagg has already made waves in August, as the elite 6-foot-9, 195-pound prospect announced he was reclassifying into the 2024 class. Across the two-day showcase in Memphis, Cooper Flagg averaged 27. Ichiro Throws Shutout Against High. Cooper Flagg had a dominant showing at the FIBA World Cup with the USA men’s U17 national team earlier this month in Spain, helping the squad win the gold medal. Flagg and his own twin brother, Ace, led Maine United to the win over the Boozers’ Nightrydas on Tuesday with a margin of 73-65. J. The most anticipated commitment in the 2024 class finally came on Monday, with Cooper Flagg-- the best prospect in high school basketball and the heavy favorite to be the No. Bailey and Harper will also be joined by Cooper Flagg, who recently reclassified to 2024. 6 Late Night in the. Prime Duke basketball target Cooper Flagg is the center of attention in the recruiting arena nowadays, and his mother is there to set records straight. 7 blocks for Nokomis Regional. Flagg is listed as a five-star prospect and the No. 8points, 12. "It really puts a chip on our backs because everyone’s like, ‘Oh, they’re from Maine,’ so then it’s like, 'We’re repping Maine, we’re doing it,'" said Nokomis Middle School's. Flagg is projected by some to be the No. Cooper Flagg is the latest top-ranked recruit to commit to Duke basketball, joining the likes of Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson. “Nokomis (of. With Flagg having a December birthday, he will turn 19 a few days ahead of the deadline. 1 ppg each. With the buzz enveloping Cooper Flagg's name hitting a crescendo following his summer eruption on the EYBL circuit, the Montverde Academy (FL) forward is planning to make UConn one of his official visits this fall. Cameron is a very special. “ It. Cooper Flagg has committed to play college basketball at Duke, he announced Monday. At the Bob Kirk Invitational, they played Cumberland (MD). However, the guy turning heads as the next franchise cornerstone player is a 16-year-old out of Maine, Cooper Flagg. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday that he will play his college basketball at Duke. Scout and recruiting insider Samad Hines of thegrindhoops. . Flagg made headlines frequently while averaging 9. Cooper Flagg, the No. Flagg made his announcement on Instagram. During a recent conversation with Jeff Goodman of The Messenger, Tatum credited. Updated September 10, 2023 8:58 PM. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday that he will play his college basketball at Duke. Mt. The 6-foot-7 Flagg continues to make national noise while working with USA men's junior national team in New Orleans. Flagg’s numbers were ludicrous: 25. Read In App. Flagg, a 6-foot-8, 195-pound senior forward from Montverde (Florida) Academy, also will make campus visits to Duke and UConn,. Flagg’s team won, which may ultimately help to flip him back to #1 in the class of 2025 (Boozer is generally seen as the top-ranked recruit). 919-419-6671. We’d be curious to see a box score and find out. 1 ranked Cooper Flagg went head-to-head against No. Michael G. Countdown to Craziness has come and gone and a good time was had by. By Drew Bonifant Staff Writer. Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2024, recently made a recruiting visit to UConn. 1 overall picks Cade Cunningham and Ben Simmons. 1 ranked player in the 2024 class and is choosing between Duke. 30, that he will play his college basketball at Duke. ET against the PSA Cardinals. The Maine native is already taking America by storm and is the highest-ranked recruit in the country. He immediately moved to No. 1 player in the Class of 2024, is beginning the first of his three scheduled official visits this weekend with a trip to Connecticut to see the defending National Champion UConn Huskies. Flagg made headlines frequently while averaging 9. There were PLENTY of crazy highlights an. Flagg, listed at 6-foot-8 and 195 pounds, attends Montverde Academy. On Friday, the 6-8 Flagg announced on social media he is reclassifying into the Class of 2024, where he’s already being touted as the No. Stu. Cooper Flagg, arguably the best prospect in high school basketball, announced Friday he is reclassifying from 2025 into the 2024 class -- making him the new favorite to be the No. 7 assists, and 6. Flagg’s official Duke. Just watch this here. A potential No. Therefore, UConn should do everything possible to get Flagg to Hartford. 7. Cooper Flagg scouting report Flagg is a 6-8, 200-pound forward who is comfortable playing in the paint or on the perimeter. 2 assists, 3. By ADAM ZAGORIA SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Flagg is the No. 2 overall-ranked recruit in the class of 2025. Teams. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, announced he's committed to Duke. After reclassifying from the 2025 recruiting class to. Cooper Flagg, a prominent young high school basketball star, grew up about an hour north of Lewiston in the town of Newport. He’s the best overall player—offensively and defensively—that I’ve ever coached against. 0 rebounds, 8. Projection. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s top overall basketball recruit in the Class of 2024, is now done visiting colleges. COM tickets. 20, a return trip to Durham for the. Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality,. — Cooper Flagg continued to make his case as arguably the No. m. Cooper and Ace Flagg came to Nokomis Regional High School with incredible statewide attention that’s rarely seen in Maine high school sports. August 21, 2023 2 min read. On3 released its first 2025 class rankings today with 50 names on the list, and Newport (Maine) Montverde Academy wing Cooper Flagg is the No. Round 1 Top 10. Cooper Flagg is experiencing the best of both of his basketball worlds these days. He’s not rushing to his phone at night after a slate full of games at the Nike Peach Jam. Iowa and head men’s basketball coach. Author: Publish date: Jul 19, 2022. 2 blocks in less than 18 minutes per game for Florida’s Montverde Academy (originally from Maine). 1 overall recruit in the nation, has reportedly canceled his official visit to Kansas, which had been scheduled for this weekend's "Late Night in the Phog" event in Lawrence, Kan. The native of Maine who is playing at Montverde now has been a sensation for some time. Link in bio. Maine basketball phenoms Cooper and Ace Flagg are returning to the state in January and we now know where they will play. Rob Kinnan/USA Today Sports via Reuters Connect. 2-ranked prospect in the high school boys basketball recruiting class of 2025 — on Monday night indicated he’d been offered a college scholarship by Kansas. 0 rebounds and 5. S. Maine basketball phenoms Cooper and Ace Flagg are returning to the state in January and we now know where they will play. A unique blend of scoring, shooting, playmaking and length, the 6-foot-8 forward has. Through seven games Flagg averaged 25. Cooper Flagg, a 6-foot-7 wing, became the first freshman to be named Gatorade Player of the Year for either boys or girls basketball in Maine history and was the top choice on the 2022 Bangor. Scores. The hype surrounding Duke basketball recruiting target Cooper Flagg has officially hit those close to Chapel Hill and even they are amazed by what the top prospect in the country is doing. ESPN NBA draft expert Jonathan Givony explains how Friday's news could impact Flagg's professional career and the 2025 and 2026 NBA drafts.