His instincts are off the charts on both ends of the floor and he competes with a quiet type of killer instinct. Scalabrine invited Cooper Flagg to the gym where he plays to see for himself. His NBA Draft clock — along with the fact that he’s dominating at the high school level — have led to discussions of Flagg reclassifying and going to college in 2024. 7 assists in the tournament, leading his team to a 4-0 stretch in group. He. 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. 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. Cooper Flagg is the latest top-ranked recruit to commit to Duke basketball, joining the likes of Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson. 5 points, 10. Read In App. by Sam Canfield October 2, 2023. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, Flagg. 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. 61°. com reported Wednesday. On Wednesday, the nation’s top basketball player in the 2024. 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. NEWPORT - They're only in eighth grade, but twin brothers Cooper and Ace Flagg have already made their presence known on the basketball court. The 6-foot-8 wing is one of five Five Star Plus+ players in the 2025 class. Dybantsa-- are in the 2025 and 2026 classes. With long arms, a sweet-stroke, and through-the-roof hops, the 6-foot-8-inch. 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. North Augusta, S. Cooper Flagg of Newport. While Cooper’s decision remains anybody’s guess, it is clear that UConn may have an ace up its sleeve in Donovan Clingan’s connection to the Flagg family. Cooper Flagg, the No. Maine basketball phenoms Cooper and Ace Flagg are returning to the state in January and we now know where they will play. Cooper Flagg, UConn's targeted recruit, made an official visit to Hartford this past weekend. Duke basketball's top recruiting target, five-star Cooper Flagg, is an exceptional specimen, evident in packaged highlights that SLAM released on Thursday. November 16, 2023 Oregon, Recruiting. Flagg, the most-prized recruit in the nation among. Jul 21, 2022. Cooper Flagg is only 16 years old doing this 🤯😳(via @overtime @cooper_flagg/IG) #basketball. 1-ranked recruiting. Flagg's visit to UConn was "positive. The individual award and the championship are impressive, though the manner in which the Flagg trio won their title is very illustrative. Flagg has announced that he is reclassifying to the Class of 2024 from the ’25 group, which gives him a head start on the next chapter of his basketball career, including the professional ranks. Cooper Flagg ABSOLUTELY DOMINATED game one of EYBL Session 4 Today! Flagg Finished with 27 Points 17 Rebounds 11 Assists & 4 Blocks in a matchup between Main. The 6-foot-9 small forward. 7 blocks per game. Montverde Academy (Fla. 1 recruit in the Class of 2024, and UConn Huskies star center Donovan Clingan share a special bond as their mothers both played together on the University of. 2-ranked prospect in the high school boys basketball recruiting class of 2025 — on Monday night. 2 rebounds and 3. 1 pick in the 2025. Hailing from a rural Maine town of no more than 3,200, a 16-year-old kid is playing. The 6-foot-8. Posted on July 23, 2023. films. Standings. 2 blocks and 4. After reclassifying from the 2025 recruiting class to. Cooper Flagg ended months of speculation by committing to Duke on Oct. The Hawkeyes offered the 6-foot. 5 than the player who finished No. “Cooper Flagg is a once-in-a-generation talent here in Maine. 2 in. The NBA rule is for a player to be draft eligible, they have to turn 19 by December 31 of the year they are drafted. He’s a mobile and uniquely talented PF with an advanced game and an all around skill-set. Duke Blue Devils target Cooper Flagg. ESPN NBA draft expert Jonathan Givony explains how Friday's news could impact Flagg's professional career and the 2025 and 2026 NBA drafts. Monteverde’s Cooper Flagg dribbles up the court against Sunrise Christian during. Cooper Flagg has a flair for pulling off improbable feats on both ends of the floor, whether in transition or a halfcourt setting. JWPlayer. 30, a huge win for the Blue Devils and coach Jon Scheyer. Top-50 prospect Vyctorius Miller commits to Oregon. Flagg. 1 prospect in the Class of 2024, committed to the Duke basketball program on Monday morning, according to reports. MADE Hoops is pleased to announce the 2024 Maine Event, featuring a homecoming for No. Following his breakout freshman year, the. S. The 6-foot-9 small forward from Maine, who plays. Kelly Flagg, a Blue Devils fan, said she used to dress him and twin brother, Ace, also a Division I prospect, in onesies – Cooper in Duke’s royal blue, Ace in the University of North Carolina. 1 ppg each. The 6-foot-9 small forward. Ichiro Throws Shutout Against High. Cooper Flagg is #32. During Cooper Flagg's official visit to UConn over the weekend, he and. "He said it was positive," Montverde associate head coach Kevin Boyle Jr. “Nokomis (of. 1 pick in the 2025. Flagg, 16, made the announcement in a video posted by SLAM. In 2022-23, Flagg averaged 9. And UConn. 1 overall basketball recruit Cooper Flagg just wrapped up his official visit to Duke this weekend, and that means a decision could be looming in the near future as the early signing. 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. Cooper Flagg, the top prospect in high school basketball and the favorite to be the No. Duke men's basketball landed ESPN's top recruit in the class of 2024 on Monday when five-star forward Cooper Flagg announced his commitment via Slam. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday that he will play his college basketball at Duke. 7 assists in the tournament and even had LeBron James approach him at one point to chop it up—an interaction that made the rounds online. And since averaging video-game numbers at last week's Peach Jam — 25. Montverde Academy (Fla. Flagg offered his support for the victims of the mass shooting in Maine. Hailing from a rural Maine town of no more than 3,200, a 16-year-old kid is playing. Ace Flagg is #45 and Duke commit Sean Stewart is #13. m. 21—The recognition keeps coming for Newport teen basketball sensation Cooper Flagg. 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. Steve Wiseman has covered Duke athletics since 2010 for the Durham Herald-Sun and Raleigh News & Observer. One of the youngest players in #FIBAU17 World Cup, Flagg absolutely dominate. — Cooper Flagg continued to make his case as arguably the No. 8 blocks per game, the latter stat. So while other top recruits. There is a lot to be excited about with Flagg, primarily the frankly unprecedented way he affects the game on defense. The reclassification was expected. His highlights are insane. 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. T he boys high school basketball world was hit with some breaking news on Friday that will have a trickle-down effect on both the NCAA and the NBA. Cooper Flagg, the top-ranked high school basketball senior in the country and a native of Newport, Maine, announced his commitment to Duke on Monday. His first pick yesterday came on a first-and-goal from the Bengals’ 8-yard line with the Niners trailing 17–10. Link in bio. Flagg and his. Michael G. ) Academy forward Cooper Flagg took Nike Peach Jam by storm. “He’s handled training camp like a professional,” USA Basketball men’s U17 assistant coach Steve Turner said. According to ESPN, Flagg is the No. 6 Late Night in the. told CT Insider. On3's Jamie Shaw spoke to Kyle Filipowski, Caleb Foster, and Jared McCain as they gave their recruiting pitch for Cooper Flagg. Read In App. 1 high school basketball prospect in the Class of 2024, is expected to announce his college decision this week, Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle said by phone. 4 steals. Ace Flagg is #45 and Duke commit Sean Stewart is #13. Flagg is regarded as the No. Cooper Flagg, al que en Estados Unidos ya colocan en universidades del nivel de Duke, Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas State o Michigan, podría ser una de las estrellas del Draft de 2026 de la NBA. Cooper Flagg's recruitment is starting to take shape. Cooper Flagg has established himself as one of the top prospects in high school basketball regardless of classification. Cooper Flagg, the Duke basketball recruiting powerhouse's first perfect-rating prize since RJ Barrett and fellow Montverde Academy (Fla. Flagg chose the Blue Devils over. 1 prospect in the 2024 class, is on an official Duke basketball visit this weekend and attended the Blue Devils' Countdown to Craziness. kevinharrington603. 1:20. A potential No. 0 rebounds, 5. 1 high school prospect in the Class of 2024, is closing on his college decision “very quickly. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday that he will play his college basketball at Duke. The 16-year-old averaged 25. The 6-foot-8, 195-pound forward has two more scheduled. 1 recruit, commits to Duke basketball. 2 blocks in less than 18 minutes per game for Florida’s Montverde Academy (originally from Maine). His instincts are off the charts on both ends of the floor and he competes with a quiet type of. Right Now. 1 ranked player Cameron Boozer and his Nightrydas team took on the class' No. 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. Cooper Flagg, who reigns at No. LaLumiere; Blue Healer Auctions | Drop us a line. Small forward Cooper Flagg of Montverde (FL) Academy is the name at the top of the list, re-taking the No. ESPN released its summer rankings for high school prospects Friday, with Flagg. 1 player Cooper Flagg making his first of three official visits. Cooper Flagg, the No. Flagg, the most-prized recruit in the nation among. Jul 21, 2022. Flagg helped lead Maine United to the U16 Championship round against. On3 updated its class of 2025 rankings and expanded the list from 75 to 150 names. Kevin Sweeney. 1 prospect in the 2024 class. 5 points, 10. 6-9, 200 | Class of 2024. 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. . 2 assists, 3. 0 rebounds, 5. May 13, 2021. 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. ) senior small forward Cooper Flagg, the No. By Greg Levinsky Globe correspondent, Updated July 6, 2022, 12:39 p. The Maine native is the No. Flagg’s rapid development has even caught the eye of Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum. 9 blocks per game; 5. 4 points, 13 rebounds, 6. He averaged 20. Theo Pinson, a National Champion with the Tar Heels, discussed Flagg on his. NBA. He had 38 points, 16 rebounds, 12 blocks and six assists in the 71-68 win. He compiled an outstanding performance that made him the hottest name in all of high school basketball. His commitment to Duke offers plenty of hope to Blue Devils fans, but Flagg himself. Flagg originally attended Nokomis Regional in Newport, Maine. Flagg is fresh off a trip to Peach Jam where he led Maine United to a 16U title after averaging 25. It happened again in the early 1960’s with a young Lew Alcindor. Fran McCaffery. Duke basketball's top recruiting target, five-star Cooper Flagg, is an exceptional specimen, evident in packaged highlights that SLAM released on Thursday. . Cooper Flagg Dominates Nike EYBL Sessions. Jackson Stone. 20-22. Flagg took to social media on Friday to announce his intentions to become a member of the Class of 2024. Flagg’s high school coach, Kevin. A native of Maine, Flagg made the move to Montverde (Fla. The 6-foot-8 forward is a more prototypical prospect than the sui generis stylings of the. 7 assists per game; 46. Over the past couple days we learned Texas’ basketball team is pursuing one of the most coveted recruits in high school basketball. The 2025 NBA Draft is still more than 18 months away, but Flagg is set to enter Duke as the projected No. Duke coach Jon Scheyer secured perhaps the biggest win of his career on Monday when five-star forward Cooper Flagg, who ranks as the No. Therefore, UConn should do everything possible to get Flagg to Hartford. One ticket. ) combo forward Cooper Flagg, who ranks No. … See more2 Five-star Montverde (Fla. Round 1 Top 10. 247Sports’ Travis Branham. . 25. With Flagg having a December birthday, he will turn 19 a few days ahead of the deadline. 7 assists, 6. Oct. The 6-foot-9 small forward has been deciding between Duke and defending national. 8 points, 5. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. ) product in 2018, is a pure joy to watch. The 6-foot-9 small forward. Daily Lines. Montverde Academy (Fla. He’s the best overall player—offensively and defensively—that I’ve ever coached against. RELATED: Finding Flagg: Untold stories of five-star phenom Cooper Flagg's 'meteoric rise'. 30, that he will play his college basketball at Duke. Cooper Flagg of Newport. 2 overall-ranked recruit in the class of 2025. "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. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite after recently announcing his reclass from 2025, has already been to Duke once. Cooper Flagg Drops INSANE 52 POINTS At Nike EYBL In Atlanta full game highlights!Subscribe to Showtime Films for your daily 🔥 around high school basketball:. 7 assists, and 6. 1 overall on. Cooper Flagg, Montverde Academy. 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. “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. A 9 AM game was the setting for maybe the most anticipated game of the summer as 2025's No. Cooper Flagg is having a breakout summer. Flagg, a 6-foot-8 forward from Maine, entered the summer ranked No. Flagg, not even a freshman in high school yet, proved to be the real deal. He compiled an outstanding performance that made him the hottest name in all of high school basketball. 1 player in the initial 2025 rankings. 1 small forward in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. The 6-foot-7-inch freshman phenom from Nokomis Regional High School in Newport has been reaping the benefits of. “A guy he works out with, (Matt Mackenzie. A unique blend of scoring, shooting, playmaking and length, the 6-foot-8 forward has. 3 points, 10. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting cycle by. Scout and recruiting insider Samad Hines of thegrindhoops. 1 prospect in the Class of 2024 in the 247 Sports Composite, committed to Duke on Monday. Stats. With long arms, a sweet-stroke, and through-the-roof hops, the 6-foot-8-inch. by: Jack Pilgrim • 07/22/22. Maine United's Flagg, who. Cooper Flagg, a 6-foot-8, 195-pound sophomore wing from Montverde (Florida) Academy — the No. Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut can now come sooner than anticipated. Scouting Flagg: Cooper Flagg is a lengthy forward prospect with a straight-line burst and a high basketball IQ. 1 of 2 | . August 21, 2023 2 min read. Max Abmas beats buzzer to win it for Texas. 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. FILE - Montverde’s Cooper Flagg plays against La Lumiere during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, Jan. 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. Cooper Flagg is taking over high school hoops! After reclassifying to the class of 2024, Flagg stands strong with the #1 ranking in the country. Charlotte, NC ». PORTLAND, Maine —. Flagg’s visit to UConn came with surprisingly little social-media fanfare. Major Duke basketball recruiting target, Cooper Flagg, put up historic numbers at Peach Jam on Thursday as he. 13, 2022 at 6:55 PM PDT. In about 20 minutes per game as a sophomore, he averaged 9. Flagg averaged 25. 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. 8 steals, impressive enough to earn the weekend's E16 MVP honors from MADE. 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. Projection. The Latest. 2 blocks in less than 18 minutes per game for Florida’s Montverde Academy (originally from Maine). Oct 20, 2023; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils recruit Cooper Flagg during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium. 4 steals, and 2. 2024 Cooper Flagg was different this weekend in his 3 games during top flight . Duke basketball's top recruiting target, five-star Cooper Flagg, is an exceptional specimen, evident in packaged highlights that SLAM released on Thursday. With the drafting of Victor Wembanyama No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the 2024 class, will announce his college decision this week between his finalists, Duke and UConn. “I’m grateful to receive an offer from Coach (Bill) Self at the University of KansasFlagg, a Newport native, signed his National Letter of Intent to play for the Blue Devils during a ceremony at Montverde Academy in Florida. Montverde Academy (Fla. There are some things that favor the Jayhawks in what seems to be a Kansas. Staff report. 7 assists, shooting 37% for. Cameron and Cayden Boozer, the twin sons of Duke legend Carlos Boozer, were the first two players to land offers from the Blue Devils and Cooper Flagg. Class of 2025 small forward Cooper Flagg earned a scholarship offer from UCLA men's basketball on Wednesday. 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. Rumors and speculation have been running wild surrounding Duke basketball recruiting prospect Cooper Flagg for the last month and if he would reclassify from the Class of 2025 into 2024 and now the country has its answer. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 6'9, 16-year old averaged 26. Cooper Flagg leads Maine United advances to the E16 PEACH JAM SEMIS in double OT thriller . Cooper Flagg vs Trash Talker 😤🥶💯 #nba #basketball #ballislife #sport #fypシ゚ #funny #fyp #whozlife #life #reaction #viral #highlights #cooperflagg slamhs Cooper went off for 31 and 12 with 3 blocks 🤬🔥 #cooperflagg #nikeeybl #slamhs #hshoops Cooper Flagg dunks the basketball during a practice with the U. A five-star combo guard from Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday that he will play his college basketball at Duke. The absurdity of it. Video 1: IMG Academy vs Montverde Academy; Video 2: Montverde vs. 2 ranked Cameron Boozer. Cooper Flagg went absolutely crazy at Nike Peach Jam this year. The Five Star Plus+ is an indicator that the. Former Celtics center (and current Boston broadcaster) Brian Scalabrine shared via Heavy’s Sean Deveney that Flagg, while at Tatum’s camp, beat Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal one-on-one. The five-star small forward at Montverde Academy (Fla. Bradley Beal Allegedly Had Heated One-on-One Battle With High School Phenom Cooper Flagg. 14, 2023, in Springfield,. com. Flagg is a starter for the consensus top-five ranked Montverde (FL) Academy. Flagg, 16, is 6-foot-8 and about to enter his junior year at Montverde Academy. Cooper Flagg Was Dominant at Peach Jam. 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. My Instagram: ChannelLink:No. 5 ppg, 13. The rising. 9 bpg in seven games, leading his Maine United Team to the 16U Peach Jam title game before losing to the Boozer brothers on Sunday. Both point to second-year Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer and his gang prevailing, with each pick. 1-ranked class. 0:51. Kelly Flagg, Cooper’s mother and a coach for his. 239,465 likes. Edgecombe, a five-star wing from New York, was the 2022-23 MaxPreps New York High School Basketball Player of. 3 points, 10. ” 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. 1 high school basketball recruit in the country, has committed to Duke. 4 points, 13. Self called Flagg shortly thereafter, hoping to change the mind of the 6-foot-9, 200-pound forward from Maine who is the most. Still just 16, Flagg has wowed people. 1 player in that class by national recruiting. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting cycle by. Flagg is listed as a five-star prospect and the No. Maine native Cooper Flagg is shining in his first season with national powerhouse Montverde Academy (Fla. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, has not named finalists in his recruitment or evenCooper Flagg was a well-known name before he arrived on the high school scene, but he became the first-ever freshman to be selected as Maine's Gatorade Player of the Year. And so, UConn prepares for Cooper Flagg’s visit this weekend. Teams. And Kansas. 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. Duke Blue Devils recruit Cooper Flagg at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. (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. . Cooper Flagg announced on Oct. 1 in 2024 On3 150 ranking update. 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. Flagg, 16, a 6-foot-10 American basketball prospect — arguably the best high school prospect in the country — announced on. Steve Wiseman. Cooper Flagg, the top-ranked high school basketball senior in the country and a native of Newport, Maine, announced his commitment to Duke on Monday. 7 steals and 3. His commitment to Duke offers plenty of hope. Outside of Cam…A major Duke basketball recruit seems to be begging to be a Blue Devil. And for more information on Cooper Flagg, keep it right here on rivals. He was named the Maine Gatorade Player of the Year at the end of the season. m. Through seven games Flagg averaged 25. In a newly released ranking of high school basketball prospects from ESPN, Newport native and former Nokomis High School standout Cooper Flagg took the top spot. 0 rebounds, 2. 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. By ADAM ZAGORIA SPRINGFIELD, Mass. He’s not rushing to his phone at night after a slate full of games at the Nike Peach Jam. Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the title game. aren’t wasting any time letting class of 2025 small forward Cooper Flagg know how much they like his game. Seamans/Morning Sentinel. Across the two-day showcase in Memphis, Cooper Flagg averaged 27. 4 rebounds, 3. The visit to UConn was "positive," according to Flagg's coach at Montverde Academy in Florida. During. There was a video of him arriving at Gampel Pavilion, accompanied by UConn sophomore center and family friend Donovan Clingan, on Friday afternoon. ) senior and prime Duke basketball target Cooper Flagg kicks off his official visits with a trip to reigning national champion UConn beginning Friday. ) small forward Cooper Flagg for an official visit the weekend of Oct. Cooper Flagg, the No. Andy Bedard and Kelly Bowman Flagg — Ace and Cooper’s mother — will coach the team.