Bennett / BDN. A kid from Maine and a kid from Akron talking ball. 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. 9 blocks, and 1. 8 points, 5. 2 overall-ranked recruit in the class of 2025. Video 1: IMG Academy vs Montverde Academy; Video 2: Montverde vs. ) five-star Cooper Flagg, the No. 919-419-6671. 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. 2024 Cooper Flagg was different this weekend in his 3 games during top flight . Self called Flagg shortly thereafter, hoping to change the mind of the 6-foot-9, 200-pound forward from Maine who is the most. JWPlayer. Max Abmas beats buzzer to win it for Texas. 30, a huge win for the Blue Devils and coach Jon Scheyer. Duke basketball recruiting target Cooper Flagg had a nostalgic photoshoot at UConn. 7 assists, and 6. His decision, announced on social media in conjunction. Cooper Flagg Was Dominant at Peach Jam. His commitment to Duke offers plenty of hope. ) Academy for his sophomore season and the 6-foot-8 forward is thriving. Maine United's Flagg, who. Just watch this here. 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. Duke basketball's top recruiting target, five-star Cooper Flagg, is an exceptional specimen, evident in packaged highlights that SLAM released on Thursday. 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. Ace Flagg is #45 and Duke commit Sean Stewart is #13. 7 steals and 3. Flagg, 16, made the announcement in a video posted by SLAM. 2 blocks. His instincts are off the charts on both ends of the floor and he competes with a quiet type of. Steve Wiseman has covered Duke athletics since 2010 for the Durham Herald-Sun and Raleigh News & Observer. 1 prospect in the Class of 2024, committed to the Duke basketball program on Monday morning, according to reports. 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. He’s the best overall player—offensively and defensively—that I’ve ever coached against. Andy Bedard and Kelly Bowman Flagg — Ace and Cooper’s mother — will coach the team. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, announced his commitment to Duke on Monday. 7 assists and 6. 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. FILE - Montverde's Cooper Flagg plays against La Lumiere during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, Jan. Flagg made his announcement on Instagram. The acrobatic, hard finishing 6-foot-8 Class of 2024 recruit is also visiting Duke and Kansas. Flagg, a 6-foot-8 forward from Maine, entered the summer ranked No. In about 20 minutes per game as a sophomore, he averaged 9. . 6 steals and 2. 1 prospect in the 2024 On3 150. 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. 1 pick in the 2025. ORLANDO — After a week of games and drills, the NBPA top 100 concluded on Saturday after 110 of the nation’s most talented high school basketball players competed in front of. 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. They’re talking about Cooper Flagg, who as a freshman at Nokomis Regional High in Newport averaged 20. Ironically, the Huskies’ opponent on Saturday: Duke. Cooper Flagg threw down the thunderous dunk on an opponent in Montverde’s season opener 101-28 victory over Umatilla on Tuesday, staring down the player for a quick second before turning around. 1 overall picks Cade Cunningham and Ben Simmons. If Duke basketball is able to land Cooper Flagg and Cameron Boozer, the Blue Devils won’t have to worry about shoehorning them into the same recruiting class. Credit: Troy R. Major Duke basketball recruiting target, Cooper Flagg, put up historic numbers at Peach Jam on Thursday as he. 1 spot in the 2024 high school class rankings. 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. RELATED: List of. “ It. October 18, 2023 by NBA Draft Room. Flagg is projected by some to be the No. Scores. Oct. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday, Oct. 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. 3 points, 15. PORTLAND, Maine —. 9 blocks a. 2 spot. Montverde Academy forward Cooper Flagg announced. Jamie ShawTerry Stackhouse. Steve Wiseman has covered Duke athletics since 2010 for the Durham Herald-Sun and Raleigh News & Observer. 7 assists, 6. 7. 1 prospect in the 2024 class. Flagg is fresh off a trip to Peach Jam where he led Maine United to a 16U title after averaging 25. 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. 8 points, 5. 5 blocks per game during the regular season was 1. We saw it more recently with LeBron James. 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. Cooper Flagg, a prominent young high school basketball star, grew up about an hour north of Lewiston in the town of Newport. Cooper Flagg is 1st freshman to be named Maine’s best boys basketball player. Bailey and Harper will also be joined by Cooper Flagg, who recently reclassified to 2024. 4 points, 13. 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. 2. He was named the Maine Gatorade Player of the Year at the end of the season. At the Bob Kirk Invitational, they played Cumberland (MD). 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. courtside. 1 in 2024 On3 150 ranking update. Flagg’s rapid development has even caught the eye of Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum. 4 points, 13. With the Class of 2024 being generally considered week compared to 2023 and 2025, one NBA executive said it was possible Flagg would be the No. He’s one of the most complete two-way prospects I’ve covered in 15+ years of doing this. Newport native Cooper Flagg is officially the best boys’ basketball prospect in the nation, regardless of class. Cooper Flagg is the No. Still just 16, Flagg has wowed people. My Instagram: ChannelLink:No. I was able to live scout two of Flagg’s games in Cumberland, Maryland, at the Bob Kirk Invitational this weekend. 8 points and 2. His instincts on the defensive end stand out immediately. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Next season, 2025 Duke basketball recruiting prospect Cooper Flagg will make his Montverde Academy (Fla. Eric Bossi Jan 23rd, 11:28 AM. Cooper Flagg goes up for a slam dunk. 4 points, 13 rebounds, 5. He is also the. Who is Cooper. That's because the three best prospects in all of high school basketball -- Cooper Flagg, Cameron Boozer and A. Cooper Flagg scouting report Flagg is a 6-8, 200-pound forward who is comfortable playing in the paint or on the perimeter. It’s safe to say Flagg will only. Scout and recruiting insider Samad Hines of thegrindhoops. ” 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, the No. Coveted forward Cooper Flagg will check out the Duke basketball program, his favorite team growing up, for a second time when he arrives in Durham for an official visit on Oct. films. 1 prospect in the Class of 2024 in the 247 Sports Composite, committed to Duke on Monday. 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. The basketball star who led Nokomis High School of Newport to its first basketball state title in March 2022 has now been named one of the. 8points, 12. 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 player, Cooper Flagg. 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. The 6'8" forward was a standout at Peach Jam — the amateur national championship that is part of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) — where he averaged 25. What we know about Cooper Flagg’s highly anticipated college decision. And UConn. ) five-star small forward Cooper Flagg is set to unofficially visit Duke this afternoon. The twins, along with senior brother Hunter, didn. Probably not the case for UConn, UNC, Kentucky and Kansas fans. Blue High in Farmington, knew he had to catch the show. Flagg. 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. Cooper Flagg, who recently reclassified to the Class of 2024 as the top-ranked prospect, stole the spotlight on Monday night. Cooper Flagg, a 6-foot-8, 195-pound sophomore wing from Montverde (Florida) Academy — the No. 9 blocks per game, despite being more than a year younger than most of the players he faced. The Associated Press. 0 rebounds, 6. Flagg took. Cooper Flagg, UConn's targeted recruit, made an official visit to Hartford this past weekend. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. 0:51. Stats. Right Now. Five-star forward Cooper Flagg, who ranks as the No. 1 prospect Cooper Flagg and his brother, Ace Flagg, when Montverde (FL) travels to Portland, ME to headline two games of high-level basketball at Cross Insurance Arena. Flagg, who most. Cooper Flagg is a recipient of the prestigious 5-star award, a testament to his exceptional talents, achievements, and contributions. The first boys basketball high school team rankings are here and who else but No. ) rising junior Cooper Flagg grew up a Duke basketball fan. The No. 4 steals in mere 32-minute games — the 6-foot-8, 200-pound five. 1 overall on. 7 blocks for Nokomis Regional. The 2025 NBA Draft is still more than 18 months away, but Flagg is set to enter Duke as the projected No. The 6-foot-9 small forward from Maine, who plays at Montverde Academy in Florida, had also been considering defending national champion UConn. He understands angles and rotations and has excellent anticipation both in passing lanes and as a weak-side shot-blocker. He's confirmed that in countless interviews. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg is only 16, but already he is showing he is the best American basketball prospect in a decade. 20, 2023. Cooper Flagg, Montverde Academy. Cooper Flagg, the Duke basketball recruiting powerhouse's first perfect-rating prize since RJ Barrett and fellow Montverde Academy (Fla. Following his breakout freshman year, the. Now, the Five-Star Plus+ small forward is planning his first three official visits. November 15, 2023 by Sam Canfield October 2, 2023. The 6-foot-9 small forward. 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. 1 ppg each. “He’s handled training camp like a professional,” USA Basketball men’s U17 assistant coach Steve Turner said. While Dybantsa was balling out at the 17-and-under showcase, Maine’s Cooper Flagg was turning heads at the E16 level. The summer of Cooper Flagg is alive and well. Cooper Flagg is having a breakout summer. It was the showdown of the event, the matchup that the EYBL Circuit was promoting; 2025 On3 150 No. Cooper Flagg had an impressive performance with 21 points, ten rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. #cooperflagg #basketball #training. By ADAM ZAGORIA SPRINGFIELD, Mass. 4rebounds, 5. All that's left in Cooper Flagg's recruiting process is for the nation's top-ranked basketball recruit to make a college decision. A 6-8 freshman from Maine is the nation’s third-ranked basketball prospect in the Class of 2025. “Cooper Flagg is a once-in-a-generation talent here in Maine. Tickets. Monteverde’s Cooper Flagg dribbles up the court against Sunrise Christian during. 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. Cooper Flagg shoots foul shots during a Maine United basketball team practice Friday afternoon in the gym at St. By Drew Bonifant Staff Writer. Flagg is a 6-foot-8 sophomore from Florida who has earned offers from some of the top programs in the nation including Duke, UCLA, Michigan, West Virginia, and now joining that list are the Kansas State Wildcats. ESPN released its summer rankings for high school prospects Friday, with Flagg. 6 points per game as an 18-year-old show. The itinerary isn’t clear yet, but the staff often brings recruits to a UConn football game. Flagg has given himself the potential to be the No. Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the title game. Dominic Academy in Auburn. The Maine native is the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft is playing twice in Utah next week. Flagg is regarded as the No. rwe pa gon be hella lit #fyp #xyzbca #rodwaveelite #camwilder #cooperflagg #tyranstokes. Cooper Flagg, the No. Cooper Flagg, the No. Cooper Flagg, the country’s consensus No. The 6-foot-9, 195-pounder is the No. He's a fluid and coordinated athlete who can already create his own shot. 0 rebounds, 8. Link in bio. The 6-foot-9 small forward from Maine, who plays. 20, a return trip to Durham for the. They had the stat lines that went. 1 prospect in the class of 2024, recently made a recruiting visit to UConn. The 16-year-old averaged 25. Cooper Flagg Dominates Nike EYBL Sessions. 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. Both Montverde head coach Kevin Boyle and Cooper’s mother, Kelly Flagg, told the outlet that they think the decision soon. There are some things that favor the Jayhawks in what seems to be a Kansas. Cooper Flagg, a 6-foot-7-inch wing who has been ranked among the top players nationally in the Class of 2025, led the way, averaging 20. 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. — Cooper Flagg continued to make his case as arguably the 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. November 16, 2023 Oregon, Recruiting. Charlotte, NC ». 9 blocks per game, including two triple-doubles (with blocks!) and three 30-plus-point masterpieces. Cooper Flagg, Montverde Academy. He's a fluid and coordinated athlete who can already create his own shot. Basketball. J. m. Scouting Cooper Flagg. Dybantsa-- are in the 2025 and 2026 classes. With Flagg having a December birthday, he will turn 19 a few days ahead of the deadline. 4 points, 13. Introducing a transformative sports league that offers a year-round development program combining world-class coaching, cutting-edge sports science and performance technology. Cooper Flagg shows out with three nice dunks before playing in the SLAM Summer Classic on Watch ESPN, first streamed on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Cooper Flagg, the No. Newest member of The Brotherhood. 0 assists, 1. 4 points, 13 rebounds, 5. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE. He plans to visit Duke later this month. 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. The Newport native and 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. 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. 4 points, 13. Cooper Flagg is the latest top-ranked recruit to commit to Duke basketball, joining the likes of Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson. He averaged 20. 239,465 likes. Iowa and head men’s basketball coach. 22-24, Kansas and Duke on Oct. Cooper Flagg reclassifies, will be 2024's No. The 16-year-old made a recent appearance at Nike's Peach Jam event, where his draft stock only rose. It happened again in the early 1960’s with a young Lew Alcindor. 1 high school prospect in the Class of 2024, is closing on his college decision “very quickly. Cooper Flagg remains No. A 9 AM game was the setting for maybe the most anticipated game of the summer as 2025's No. 25. During. 2 in the 2025 On3 Consensus. 4 points, 13 rebounds, 5. Cooper Flagg went absolutely crazy at Nike Peach Jam this year. School Montverde Academy. Cooper Flagg, arguably the best prospect in high school basketball, announced Friday he is reclassifying from 2025 into the 2024 class -- making him the. Cooper Flagg, the No. Newport native Cooper Flagg is officially the best boys’ basketball prospect in the nation, regardless of class. Cooper Flagg, the No. Flagg attended the UConn-Duke football game on Saturday and spent time with the basketball program. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite after recently announcing his reclass from 2025, has already been to Duke once. Updated September 10, 2023 8:58 PM. By Greg Levinsky Globe correspondent, Updated July 6, 2022, 12:39 p. Cooper Flagg, a 6-foot-9, 200-pound phenom from Maine who ranks No. Cooper Flagg dunks the basketball during a practice with the U. With a remarkable track record of success, Cooper has. 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. On3 updated its class of 2025 rankings and expanded the list from 75 to 150 names. “Nokomis (of. Hailing from a rural Maine town of no more than 3,200, a 16-year-old kid is playing. Flagg’s official Duke. Cooper Flagg, the No. Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 6 steals and 2. Monteverde's Cooper Flagg #32 in action against Sunrise Christian during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, January 16, 2023, in Springfield, MA. 7 assists per game during Peach Jam and became the first player in EYBL history to record a 50-point game when he dropped 52 points in. … See more2 Five-star Montverde (Fla. Cooper Flagg is expected to become a high-level NBA player. The visit to UConn was "positive," according to Flagg's coach at Montverde Academy in Florida. Cooper Flagg is averaging 9. The 6-foot-8 wing is one of five Five Star Plus+ players in the 2025 class. 0 rpg, and 6. 2 player in the country in the 2025 class, according to 247Sports. by Larry Mahoney July 15, 2022. 5 points, 10. Cooper Flagg, who has a lot of people very excited, is from Newport, Maine, population 3,133. 8 points and 2. com reported Wednesday. 7 assists per. The individual award and the championship are impressive, though the manner in which the Flagg trio won their title is very illustrative. 0 rebounds, 5. . m. Flagg, 16, a 6-foot-10 American basketball prospect — arguably the best high school prospect in the country — announced on. 8points, 12. Cooper Flagg is headed to Duke. 2 in. Cooper Flagg electrified crowds and dominated opponents with thunderous dunks and standout play. C. The 6-8 prodigy from Maine is elite on both ends of the floor and has the physical tools, the skill level and the mental make-up to be a superstar at the NBA level. Cooper Flagg (born December 21, 2006) is an American basketball player who currently attends Montverde Academy. 1 player in the nation. ) and projected top NBA Draft pick announced his decision on Monday morning. Cooper Flagg is alone at the top of the high school basketball recruiting scene, according to a new ranking from ESPN. During a recent conversation with Jeff Goodman of The Messenger, Tatum credited. Maine native Cooper Flagg is shining in his first season with national powerhouse Montverde Academy (Fla. 8 blocks and 5. 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. ) Academy forward Cooper Flagg took Nike Peach Jam by storm. The projected No. Five-star power forward Cooper Flagg is without question one of the top two players in the nation in the class of 2025 alongside five-star PF Cameron Boozer. Now comes the fun part -- envisioning what Flagg, the No. 5. Cooper Flagg, the No. When ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla watched Cooper Flagg try out for the United States’ U17 men’s basketball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Tuesday, he quickly. He’s not rushing to his phone at night after a slate full of games at the Nike Peach Jam. 1-ranked recruiting. Hailing from a rural Maine town of no more than 3,200, a 16-year-old kid is playing. 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. 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:. FILE - Montverde’s Cooper Flagg plays against La Lumiere during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, Jan. When. Cooper Flagg has established himself as one of the top prospects in high school basketball regardless of classification. Steve Wiseman. Cooper Flagg (born December 21, 2006) is an American basketball player who currently attends Montverde Academy. 2 blocks in less than 18 minutes per game for Florida’s Montverde Academy (originally from Maine). Flagg is listed as a five-star prospect and the No. ) senior and prime Duke basketball target Cooper Flagg kicks off his official visits with a trip to reigning national champion UConn beginning Friday. Flagg, 16, is 6-foot-8 and about to enter his junior year at Montverde Academy. Cooper Flagg is only 16, but already he is showing he is the best American basketball prospect in a decade. 4 steals. The first player to ever commit on our cover. ”. He immediately moved to No. On3's Jamie Shaw spoke to Kyle Filipowski, Caleb Foster, and Jared McCain as they gave their recruiting pitch for Cooper Flagg. In the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest, he’s placed in. The Duke basketball recruiting prize, who ranks No. 1 player in the initial 2025 rankings. 1 pick-to-be made his mark in a key scouting event in Spain, while another top-rated phenom showed some flaws. 2 overall prospect and No. Flagg was the No. So while other top recruits. Duke basketball prospect Cooper Flagg recently made an epic buzzer beater at a historical basketball court. Across the two-day showcase in Memphis, Cooper Flagg averaged 27. North Augusta, S.