6-9, 200 | Class of 2024. Through seven games Flagg averaged 25. ) Academy forward Cooper Flagg took Nike Peach Jam by storm. Cooper Flagg is an elite two-way prospect. The twins, along with senior brother Hunter, didn. 2 recruit in the 2025 class, took to Twitter to announce the Longhorns were the latest program to offer. 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. Montverde Academy (Fla. 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. 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. Cooper Flagg, a five-star forward and the No. Nokomis High School's Cooper Flagg takes the ball to the hoop during the Maine Class A boys basketball championship game at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Saturday, March 5, 2022. ). Montverde Academy (Fla. Theo Pinson, a National Champion with the Tar Heels, discussed Flagg on his. When Cooper Flagg—the most hyped 16-year-old basketball player on the planet, and a lanky white kid with a tousle of blond hair from the microscopic township of Newport, Maine—reclassified to. Cooper Flagg, the No. Across the two-day showcase in Memphis, Cooper Flagg averaged 27. 4 steals, and 2. At 6-foot-8, Flagg does a bit of everything – crashes the boards, handles the ball when needed, and can score. Krysten Peek sits down with one of the top players in the 2025 high school class. 1? Beyond Flagg, the Eagles roster boasts five more. 1 in 2024 On3 150 ranking update. 3 in the. 0 rebounds, 5. Cooper Flagg went absolutely crazy at Nike Peach Jam this year. It happened again in the early 1960’s with a young Lew Alcindor. by Larry Mahoney July 15, 2022. Montverde Academy (Fla. Cooper Flagg, the top basketball recruit in the Class of 2024, is nearing his college decision. Following his decision, he retained his spot as No. Posted on July 23, 2023. Steve Wiseman. ) five-star small forward Cooper Flagg is set to unofficially visit Duke this afternoon. After all, Barrett's 22. There were PLENTY of crazy highlights an. Head coach Dan Hurley has a typical itinerary he uses on recruits when they travel to Storrs during the fall but there is an interesting. One of the most most exciting young prospects in the world is now a year closer to the NBA and will likely slot into the No. Scalabrine invited Cooper Flagg to the gym where he plays to see for himself. By DORIAN ALERTE & ADAM ZAGORIA UNION, N. 5 than the player who finished No. NEWPORT - They're only in eighth grade, but twin brothers Cooper and Ace Flagg have already made their presence known on the basketball court. 9 blocks per game, including two triple-doubles (with blocks!) and three 30-plus-point masterpieces. Steve Wiseman has covered Duke athletics since 2010 for the Durham Herald-Sun and Raleigh News & Observer. 2-ranked prospect in the high school boys basketball recruiting class of 2025 — on Monday night. Flagg is fresh off a trip to Peach Jam where he led Maine United to a 16U title after averaging 25. Flagg dominated the 16-year-old group at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam in Atlanta this month, leading Maine to a 4-0 record in pool play, and six straight wins. With Flagg having a December birthday, he will turn 19 a few days ahead of the deadline. ) Academy forward Cooper Flagg took Nike Peach Jam by storm. 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. Flagg is a starter for the consensus top-five ranked Montverde (FL) Academy. 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. The acrobatic, hard finishing 6-foot-8 Class of 2024 recruit is also visiting Duke and Kansas. Projection. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. COOPER FLAGG’S RECLASS OPTION While Boozer and Dybantsa don’t turn 19 until 2026, Flagg turns 19 in 2025, meaning he would be eligible for the NBA Draft that year. Round 1 Top 10. C. He was named the Maine Gatorade Player of the Year at the end of the season. Duke basketball's top recruiting target, five-star Cooper Flagg, is an exceptional specimen, evident in packaged highlights that SLAM released on Thursday. 1 high school basketball prospect in the Class of 2024, has ended his recruitment the way pretty much everyone expected it would: by committing to Duke. Cooper Flagg dropped 52 points in his EYBL season debut. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE. By ADAM ZAGORIA Cooper Flagg has officially reclassified to the Class of 2024 and remains eligible for the 2025 NBA Draft. 8 points, 5. 7 assists in the tournament, leading his team to a 4-0 stretch in group. 2 blocks in less than 18 minutes per game for Florida’s Montverde Academy (originally from Maine). The Duke basketball program is heavily after elite prospect Cooper Flagg. 13, 2022 at 6:55 PM PDT. On Wednesday, the nation’s top basketball player in the 2024. Volume 5 of the SLAM Summer Classic went down at Rucker Park last night! It really might have been the best one yet. Blue High in Farmington, knew he had to catch the show. . 61°. 4 points, 13. Flagg chose the Blue Devils over. Cooper Flagg, the Duke basketball recruiting powerhouse's first perfect-rating prize since RJ Barrett and fellow Montverde Academy (Fla. The 6-foot-8 Flagg visited UConn. 0 rebounds, 2. Scores. Cooper had 21 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. 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. Flagg. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. While Dybantsa was balling out at the 17-and-under showcase, Maine’s Cooper Flagg was turning heads at the E16 level. The 16-year-old averaged 25. 4 points, 13. 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 . Cooper Flagg has unofficial visit with Duke basketball Cooper Flagg made waves Aug. Travis Branham Oct 14th, 11:38 AM 0Maine basketball phenom Cooper Flagg will have his first official college visit this weekend. The 6-foot-8 Flagg, a native of Newport, Maine. ESPN's Jonathan Givony relayed the news regarding the 5. A 6-8 freshman from Maine is the nation’s third-ranked basketball prospect in the Class of 2025. The five-star, Class of 2025 prospect has been doing special things on the basketball court for a hot second, but the full scope of. We’d be curious to see a box score and find out. Powered by Overtime. The 6-foot-8, 195-pound versatile small forward, who has a shot to go down as the best prep player from. There are some things that favor the Jayhawks in what seems to be a Kansas. 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 basketball recruit in the Class of 2024, is expected to announce his college decision this week, basketball insider Adam Zagoria reported for Forbes on Wednesday. On Jan. With his reclassification, he became the No. The projected No. 4 rebounds, 3. Just watch this here. The 6-foot-7-inch Flagg, who will be a freshman at Nokomis Regional High School in Newport this fall, already has received his first Division I college. His 4. Duke basketball prospect Cooper Flagg recently made an epic buzzer beater at a historical basketball court. A player with his skill set at 6-foot-8. 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 prospect in the 2024 On3 150. MAINE, USA — Cooper Flagg, the consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, said Thursday that his focus is on the tragedy of a mass shooting in his home state of Maine, an indication that an announcement on where he will play college basketball could be delayed. Flagg originally attended Nokomis Regional in. 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. The Duke basketball recruiting prize, who ranks No. 1 prospect nationwide is scheduled to arrive in Storrs, Connecticut, on. He plans to visit Duke later this month. Hailing from a rural Maine town of no more than 3,200, a 16-year-old kid is playing. Flagg, not even a freshman in high school yet, proved to be the real deal. He holds offers from UConn, Texas, Duke, Kansas, Providence, Villanova, Michigan, UCLA. Cooper and Ace Flagg came to Nokomis Regional High School with incredible statewide attention that’s rarely seen in Maine high school sports. Cooper Flagg, the Duke basketball recruiting powerhouse's first perfect-rating prize since RJ Barrett and fellow Montverde Academy (Fla. 30 (UPI) --Cooper Flagg, the top overall men's basketball recruit for the class of 2024, will play at Duke, he announced Monday. Aug 2, 2023. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite after recently announcing his reclass from 2025, has already been to Duke once. The 2025 NBA Draft is still more than 18 months away, but Flagg is set to enter Duke as the projected No. He’s a mobile and uniquely talented PF with an advanced game and an all around skill-set. The Montverde Academy basketball team, led by the. Cooper Flagg has a flair for pulling off improbable feats on both ends of the floor, whether in transition or a halfcourt setting. With a remarkable track record of success, Cooper has. 1 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, many experts have shifted focus to Montverde’s Cooper Flagg as the best basketball prospect in the world. Flagg’s numbers were ludicrous: 25. The No. "He said it was positive," Montverde associate head coach Kevin Boyle Jr. The top of the list was probably the most heavily weighted conversation we have had with rankings over the last two years. Flagg, 16, is 6-foot-8 and about to enter his junior year at Montverde Academy. ” 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. Cooper Flagg is averaging 9. Top-50 prospect Vyctorius Miller commits to Oregon. Cooper Flagg is a junior at Montverde Academy in Montverde, Fla. 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. Cooper Flagg dunks the basketball during a practice with the U. Who is Cooper. Then on Thursday, two experts entered the first 247Sports Crystal Ball picks for Cooper Flagg. RWE Basketball. 4rebounds, 5. 2 overall-ranked recruit in the class of 2025. Edgecombe, a five-star wing from New York, was the 2022-23 MaxPreps New York High School Basketball Player of. Flagg, listed at 6-foot-8 and 195 pounds, attends Montverde Academy. Cooper Flagg, a 6-foot-8, 195-pound sophomore wing from Montverde (Florida) Academy — the No. And Kansas. “He’s handled training camp like a professional,” USA Basketball men’s U17 assistant coach Steve Turner said. Cameron is a very special. He's a. Nokomis High School's Cooper Flagg takes the ball to the hoop during the Maine Class A boys basketball championship game at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Saturday, March 5, 2022. 9 blocks per game, despite being more than a year younger than most of the players he faced. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday that he will play his college basketball at Duke. 8points, 12. Flagg is 16 and seven months, and Dybantsa is five weeks younger than him. Both Montverde head coach Kevin Boyle and Cooper’s mother, Kelly Flagg, told the outlet that they think the decision soon. 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. Cooper Flagg, el adolescente de 16 años que tiene maravillados a los ojeadores de la NBA y que apuntaba a número 1 del Draft de 2026, ha recalificado su condición de seleccionableThe entire college basketball world is ready for Cooper Flagg to announce his college decision. His basketball IQ and maturity for a 15-year-old are truly something special. And UConn. 1-rated recruit in 2024 and the projected No. The No. 1 player in the initial 2025 rankings. And for more information on Cooper Flagg, keep it right here on rivals. The 6-foot-9, 195-pounder, who recently announced his. J. He finished with 52 PTS (16-18 FG), 12 REB, 2 AST 🔥Subscribe to SLAM HS for your daily 🔥 around hi. 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. 30, a huge win for the Blue Devils and coach Jon Scheyer. The 6-foot-8 forward from Maine, who plays for powerhouse. He compiled an outstanding performance that made him the hottest name in all of high school basketball. Both point to second-year Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer and his gang prevailing, with each pick. The native of Maine who is playing at Montverde now has been a sensation for some time. 0 rebounds, 5. Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality,. So while other top recruits. 7 assists and 6. Cooper Flagg — a 6-foot-8 wing from Newport, Maine — has taken the grassroots basketball scene by storm, beginning with a star-making performance at the FIBA U17 World Cup in Spain this month. 1 player in the country, and the Jayhawks are right in the thick of it to land him. On3 updated its class of 2025 rankings and expanded the list from 75 to 150 names. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday that he will play his college basketball at Duke. aren’t wasting any time letting class of 2025 small forward Cooper Flagg know how much they like his game. Cooper Flagg was on full display this summer, playing for his Maine United team on Nike’s EYBL E16 Circuit. The individual award and the championship are impressive, though the manner in which the Flagg trio won their title is very illustrative. 4 steals in mere 32-minute games — the 6-foot-8, 200-pound five. Link in bio. 2025 five-star wing Cooper Flagg isn’t just one of the best players in his class, he’s seen as one of the best in all of high school basketball. “ It. Outside of Cam…A major Duke basketball recruit seems to be begging to be a Blue Devil. S. 1 pick in the draft. 8 blocks per game, the latter stat. 22 at 10 AM. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, announced he's committed to Duke. by: Jack Pilgrim • 07/22/22. 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. Here are five things basketball. The 6-foot-8. 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. Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut can now come sooner than anticipated. Purdy was trying to find Elijah Mitchell in the flat but failed. 8 points and 2. Cooper Flagg is headed to Duke. COM tickets. The 6-foot-7 Flagg continues to make national noise while working with USA men's junior national team in New Orleans. Now comes the fun part -- envisioning what Flagg, the No. Blue Coach Troy Norton called him a “once-in-a-lifetime player. Small forward Cooper Flagg of Montverde (FL) Academy is the name at the top of the list, re-taking the No. 4 points, 13. 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. Aside from Wembanyama, 16-year-old Cooper Flagg is seizing the summer. Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the title game. A five-star combo guard from Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N. 1 ranked player in the 2024 class and is choosing between Duke. 7 assists per. (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. Flagg, a 6-foot-8 forward from Maine, entered the summer ranked No. High school senior Cooper Flagg has already become a household name in basketball circles. 2 in the 2025 On3 Consensus. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. His commitment to Duke offers plenty of hope to Blue Devils fans, but Flagg himself. “A guy he works out with, (Matt Mackenzie. Cooper Flagg, the No. Cooper Flagg, the No. Class of 2025 small forward Cooper Flagg earned a scholarship offer from UCLA men's basketball on Wednesday. 8 steals, impressive enough to earn the weekend's E16 MVP honors from MADE. The Five-Star Plus+ wing led the entire circuit, all age groups in blocked shots. 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 averaged 25. His instincts are off the charts on both ends of the floor and he competes with a quiet type of killer instinct. Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 0 rebounds per game; 6. Cooper Flagg and Maine United return to the court on Friday, July 7 at 12:00p. Basketball runs in the family, too, as mom Kelly Bowman Flagg starred at Nokomis, where she scored. His instincts on the defensive end stand out immediately. In the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest, he’s placed in. ESPN released its summer rankings for high school prospects Friday, with Flagg. He transferred to basketball powerhouse Montverde Academy in Florida after. Flagg is projected by some to be the No. 2 overall prospect and No. Round 1 Top 10. Cooper Flagg of Nokomis Regional High School in Newport has become the first freshman to be named the Gatorade Maine Boys Basketball Player of the Year for his work. Rob Kinnan/USA Today Sports via Reuters Connect. Class of 2025 prospect Cooper Flagg has been one of the standouts here at the USA Basketball U17 tryouts. Introducing a transformative sports league that offers a year-round development program combining world-class coaching, cutting-edge sports science and performance technology. Stu. News Sports Memphis Tigers Business Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper LegalsBoyle may have a fourth on his hands in budding superstar Cooper Flagg, the 6-foot-9 forward from Montverde (FL) Academy) who t his week officially signed with Duke ’s No. Cooper Flagg has a flair for pulling off improbable feats on both ends of the floor, whether in transition or a halfcourt setting. Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 prospect in the 2024 class. 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. Oct 20, 2023; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils recruit Cooper Flagg during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Cooper Flagg commits to Duke! The Blue Devils land the most coveted recruit in the country, giving them another special recruiting class. 7 assists and 6. Montverde Academy (Fla. He. The 6-foot-9 small forward. 1 prospect in the 2024 class, is on an official Duke basketball visit this weekend and attended the Blue Devils' Countdown to Craziness. 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. Flagg took. 1 overall pick were he eligible to be drafted in 2024 — which he. 20-22. . The 6-foot-9 small forward. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. October 18, 2023 by NBA Draft Room. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. ) small forward Cooper Flagg for an official visit the weekend of Oct. 9 blocks per game. told CT Insider. A unique blend of scoring, shooting, playmaking and length, the 6-foot-8 forward has. During Cooper Flagg's official visit to UConn over the weekend, he and. Next season, 2025 Duke basketball recruiting prospect Cooper Flagg will make his Montverde Academy (Fla. The 6-foot-8 wing is one of five Five Star Plus+ players in the 2025 class. Cooper Flagg, the consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, said Thursday that his focus is on the tragedy of a mass shooting in his home state of Maine, an indication that an announcement on where he will play college basketball could be delayed. Following Flagg, Edgecombe and Ngongba are Duke’s primary targets in the 2024 class. Published: Jul. During. The early signing per…The Bruins are officially targeting one of the fastest rising prospects in the country. 9 blocks, and 1. Huskies sophomore center Donovan Clingan was the host for Flagg on his visit and. With long arms, a sweet-stroke, and through-the-roof hops, the 6-foot-8-inch. 4 points, 13 rebounds, 5. In 2022-23, Flagg averaged 9. 7 steals and 3. 0 assists per game at Montverde. Cooper Flagg is only 16, but already he is showing he is the best American basketball prospect in a decade. Event Details. Montverde Academy forward Cooper Flagg announced. By Drew Bonifant Staff Writer. With the drafting of Victor Wembanyama No. J. 919-419-6671. Cooper Flagg, who recently reclassified to the Class of 2024 as the top-ranked prospect, stole the spotlight on Monday night. Cooper Flagg has committed to play college basketball at Duke, he announced Monday. which is a little bigger than French Lick and Cheylan, but pretty far off the traditional basketball map. By now, everyone is familiar with Duke basketball recruiting target Cooper Flagg. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, announced his commitment to Duke on Monday. The Blue Devils do have two commits in 2024 — 5-star forward Isaiah Evans and 4-star guard Darren Harris. 9 blocks per game; 5. The 6-foot-9, 195-pounder is the No. Montverde Academy (Fla. 25. Under-17 team in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. Tickets go on sale to the general public Nov. Cooper Flagg NBA Draft projection. A 9 AM game was the setting for maybe the most anticipated game of the summer as 2025's No. only for Boozer to follow up with 40 points and 17 rebounds on Saturday night, and then 32 points and. 5 points, 10 rebounds, 6. 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. Cooper Flagg and the Nokomis boys basketball team are coming to the Augusta Civic Center, and Sawyer, a former player at Mt. Flagg, 16, a 6-foot-10 American basketball prospect — arguably the best high school prospect in the country — announced on social media Friday that he has reclassified from 2025 to 2024, making him eligible to enter the 2025 NBA draft. Schedule. In one game. Good luck the rest of Peach Jam. 4 points, 13. The first boys basketball high school team rankings are here and who else but No. The top-rated high school basketball player in the country, regardless of age, reclassified to the Class of 2024 earlier this month. Over on CBS’s Eye On College Basketball, Matt Norlander says that one coach called his near-quadruple double the. The Associated Press. Flagg’s official Duke. Credit: BDN Composite by Leela Stockley. 2 overall recruit in the 2025 class, put on a show at the Nike EYBL Session 4 in Memphis. A native of Maine, Flagg made the move to Montverde (Fla. 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. PORTLAND, Maine —. 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. Cooper Flagg of Newport. Flagg announced his commitment with an. Flagg announced this month he planned to reclassify from 2025 to 2024 after a productive summer of performances in competitions across the country. 14, 2023, in Springfield,. Probably not the case for UConn, UNC, Kentucky and Kansas fans. Cooper Flagg is the latest top-ranked recruit to commit to Duke basketball, joining the likes of Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson. Oct 20, 2023; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils recruit Cooper Flagg during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium. 20, 2023. Fifteen-year-old Cooper Flagg — who led Nokomis High School of Newport to its first ever state Class A basketball championship in March — aided the United States’ U-17 national basketball. . Oct. Duke basketball recruiting target Cooper Flagg had a nostalgic photoshoot at UConn. The Maine native is the No. Cooper Flagg, the No. ) product in 2018, is a. 1 ranked Cooper Flagg went head-to-head against No. Updated September 10, 2023 8:58 PM. The itinerary isn’t clear yet, but the staff often brings recruits to a UConn football game. 2 field goal percentage; 34. August 21, 2023 2 min read. Max Abmas beats buzzer to win it for Texas. Flagg’s rapid development has even caught the eye of Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum. LaLumiere; Blue Healer Auctions | Drop us a line. 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.