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. Cooper Flagg, a 6-foot-8, 195-pound sophomore wing from Montverde (Florida) Academy — the No. . J. Cooper Flagg, Montverde Academy. He understands angles and rotations and has excellent anticipation both in passing lanes and as a weak-side shot-blocker. ) Academy forward Cooper Flagg took Nike Peach Jam by storm. “Cooper Flagg is a once-in-a-generation talent here in Maine. Cooper Flagg is headed to Duke. Nokomis freshman Cooper Flagg impresses at USA Basketball minicamp. 61°. Flagg’s rapid development has even caught the eye of Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum. Flagg originally attended Nokomis Regional in Newport, Maine. The itinerary isn’t clear yet, but the staff often brings recruits to a UConn football game. 4 steals in mere 32-minute games — the 6-foot-8, 200-pound five. Cooper Flagg is an elite two-way prospect. Cooper had 21 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. Flagg announced this month he planned to reclassify from 2025 to 2024 after a productive summer of performances in competitions across the country. Stu. 9 blocks, and 1. 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. Huggins and assistants Josh Eilert and DerMarr Johnson were in attendance Friday night at the Metro Classic at Kean University when Flagg and. Here are five things basketball. 4 points, 13 rebounds, 5. 5 points, 10 rebounds, 6. J. The 6-foot-9 small forward from Maine, who plays. 1-rated recruit in the country for the Class of 2025 before deciding to reclassify and move up a year. Flagg, a 6-foot-8, 195-pound senior forward from Montverde (Florida) Academy, also will make campus visits to Duke and UConn,. He transferred to basketball powerhouse Montverde Academy in Florida after. 2 recruit in the 2025 class, took to Twitter to announce the Longhorns were the latest program to offer. Following Flagg, Edgecombe and Ngongba are Duke’s primary targets in the 2024 class. Maine basketball phenoms Cooper and Ace Flagg are returning to the state in January and we now know where they will play. On3 updated its class of 2025 rankings and expanded the list from 75 to 150 names. He now knows he’ll do so with a Blue Devil offer in tow. Oct 20, 2023; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils recruit Cooper Flagg during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium. 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. Flagg’s official Duke. 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. According to our odds, compiled by a leading US oddsmaker, there’s a compelling case for the Duke Blue Devils, who have a commanding lead with an apparent 75% chance of landing the five-star. Cooper Flagg is only 16, but already he is showing he is the best American basketball prospect in a decade. The 6'9, 16-year old averaged 26. Cooper Flagg is only 16, but already he is showing he is the best American basketball prospect in a decade. 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. 1 in 2024 On3 150 ranking update. The No. Flagg’s high school coach, Kevin. com reported Wednesday. Cooper Flagg is having a breakout summer. A five-star combo guard from Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N. 1 in the Class of 2024. ) rising junior Cooper Flagg grew up a Duke basketball fan. With his reclassification, he became the No. 3 points, 10. m. 7 steals and 3. 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. Cooper Flagg scouting report Flagg is a 6-8, 200-pound forward who is comfortable playing in the paint or on the perimeter. 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. There was a video of him arriving at Gampel Pavilion, accompanied by UConn sophomore center and family friend Donovan Clingan, on Friday afternoon. The Five-Star Plus+ wing led the entire circuit, all age groups in blocked shots. Flagg took to social media on Friday to announce his intentions to become a member of the Class of 2024. One of his 12 blocks was a game-saving denial in which he covered 35 feet of ground to come slap the game-tying shot away from the rim. Flagg, a 6-foot-8 forward, will reportedly be making official visits to Kansas Oct. 1 high school basketball prospect in the 2024 class, will announce his college decision this week between his finalists, Duke and UConn. Montverde Academy (Fla. 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. Author: Publish date: Jul 19, 2022. His hips are loose, and he can open up and slide or. Jon Scheyer has offered three players in the Class of 2025 and all three seem destined to be Duke basketball players. He's a. Dybantsa-- are in the 2025 and 2026 classes. ) combo forward Cooper Flagg, who ranks No. 239,465 likes. 7 assists, and 6. Flagg chose the Blue Devils over. 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. S. 1-ranked prospect in the high school basketball recruiting cass of 2024, will attend the Oct. Flagg averaged 25. . Huskies sophomore center Donovan Clingan was the host for Flagg on his visit and. Scouting Flagg: Cooper Flagg is a lengthy forward prospect with a straight-line burst and a high basketball IQ. We saw it more recently with LeBron James. 2 rebounds and 3. The 6-foot-8. Charlotte, NC ». Flagg is one of the top basketball recruits in the nation. Cooper Flagg, the No. 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. Across the two-day showcase in Memphis, Cooper Flagg averaged 27. Cooper Flagg is the latest top-ranked recruit to commit to Duke basketball, joining the likes of Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson. At 6-foot-8, Flagg does a bit of everything – crashes the boards, handles the ball when needed, and can score. The top-rated high school basketball player in the country, regardless of age, reclassified to the Class of 2024 earlier this month. School Montverde Academy. Video. May 13, 2021. The first boys basketball high school team rankings are here and who else but No. By ADAM ZAGORIA Cooper Flagg has officially reclassified to the Class of 2024 and remains eligible for the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 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 Duke commit showcased his. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, announced he's committed to Duke. He holds offers from UConn, Texas, Duke, Kansas, Providence, Villanova, Michigan, UCLA. 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. It isn’t hyperbole to suggest his decision could very well decide which program. 5 points, 10. His basketball IQ and maturity for a 15-year-old are truly something special. The absurdity of it. Tickets go on sale to the general public Nov. Cooper Flagg is averaging 9. 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’s numbers were ludicrous: 25. By Greg Levinsky Globe correspondent, Updated July 6, 2022, 12:39 p. November 15, 2023 by Sam Canfield October 2, 2023. 7 blocks per game. There were several pictures posted on. The 6-foot-8 Flagg visited UConn. Cooper Flagg commits to Duke! The Blue Devils land the most coveted recruit in the country, giving them another special recruiting class. Cooper Flagg is a junior at Montverde Academy in Montverde, Fla. 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. 247Sports’ Travis Branham. Follow Us On Social Media!Twitter: Flagg, the nation's top-ranked recruit in 2024, appears to have narrowed his list of schools down to Duke and Connecticut. ) senior and prime Duke basketball target Cooper Flagg kicks off his official visits with a trip to reigning national champion UConn beginning Friday. 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. Flagg took to social media on Friday to announce his intentions to become a member of the Class of 2024 and his caption was. 1 player in his class. And so, UConn prepares for Cooper Flagg’s visit this weekend. Volume 5 of the SLAM Summer Classic went down at Rucker Park last night! It really might have been the best one yet. Cooper Flagg (born December 21, 2006) is an American basketball player who currently attends Montverde Academy. 14, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. His first pick yesterday came on a first-and-goal from the Bengals’ 8-yard line with the Niners trailing 17–10. com. 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. 5 blocks per game during the regular season was 1. 1 overall picks Cade Cunningham and Ben Simmons. PORTLAND, Maine —. 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. 8 points, 5. 0. 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. 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. They had the stat lines that went. 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. ) Academy forward Cooper Flagg took Nike Peach Jam by storm. 8 blocks per game, the latter stat. 5 than the player who finished No. He was named the Maine Gatorade Player of the Year at the end of the season. ) five-star small forward Cooper Flagg is set to unofficially visit Duke this afternoon. Flagg is fresh off a trip to Peach Jam where he led Maine United to a 16U title after averaging 25. 8 points, 5. 20-22. 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. A potential No. . 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. Flagg’s high school coach, Kevin. He's a fluid and coordinated athlete who can already create his own shot. Mt. Flagg, the most-prized recruit in the nation among. Flagg made headlines frequently while averaging 9. 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. 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. Credit: BDN Composite by Leela Stockley. Cooper Flagg, the No. Flagg, the most-prized recruit in the nation among. Now comes the fun part -- envisioning what Flagg, the No. ET against the PSA Cardinals. 1 overall on. 9 blocks per game, despite being more than a year younger than most of the players he faced. 4 points, 13 rebounds, 5. m. Steve Wiseman has covered Duke athletics since 2010 for the Durham Herald-Sun and Raleigh News & Observer. 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. told CT Insider. Cooper Flagg, the No. So while other top recruits. Cooper Flagg went absolutely crazy at Nike Peach Jam this year. S. 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. 5 points, 13. The Associated Press. 6-9, 200 | Class of 2024. Still just 16, Flagg has wowed people. 22 at 10 AM. 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. Right Now. 14, 2023, in Springfield,. 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, 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. 9 blocks a. 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. By now, everyone is familiar with Duke basketball recruiting target Cooper Flagg. Read In App. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) NORTH AUGUSTA, S. 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. Jamie ShawTerry Stackhouse. 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. High school basketball sensation Cooper Flagg may be just 16 years old, but he. 2 blocks and 4. In the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest, he. Following his decision, he retained his spot as No. Stats: 20 PPG 8 RPG 4 APG 79% FG 71% 3PT 88% FT 3 BPG. 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. Teams. Andy Bedard and Kelly Bowman Flagg — Ace and Cooper’s mother — will coach the team. 0 rebounds and 5. . Flagg is the No. 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. . Cooper Flagg's recruitment is starting to take shape. 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. 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. A kid from Maine and a kid from Akron talking ball. The 6-foot-9 small forward has been deciding between Duke and defending national. One ticket. Flagg had a breakout EYBL campaign, which was headlined by an average of 25. Flagg averaged 25. 7 steals and 3. 7 assists and 6. 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. Ichiro Throws Shutout Against High. The twins, along with senior brother Hunter, didn. 30 he was going to Duke, ending months of speculation about his collegiate basketball plans. 7. ) product in 2018, is a. Cooper Flagg, the No. The summer of Cooper Flagg is alive and well. There were several pictures posted on Twitter of. 1 high school basketball prospect in the 2024 class, will announce his college decision this week between his finalists, Duke and UConn. Flagg is listed as a five-star prospect and the No. He's a fluid and coordinated athlete who can already create his own shot. Cooper Flagg, the Duke basketball recruiting powerhouse's first perfect-rating prize since RJ Barrett and fellow Montverde Academy (Fla. August 21, 2023 2 min read. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. 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, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday that he will play his college basketball at Duke. 0 assists, 1. Cooper Flagg, the consensus No. Cooper Flagg, arguably the best prospect in high school basketball, announced Friday he is reclassifying from 2025 into the 2024 class -- making him the. Flagg, the most-prized recruit in the nation among. 🇺🇸 USA's 15 yo Cooper Flagg is the definition of a modern & versatile big man. Five-star forward Cooper Flagg, who ranks as the No. Just watch this here. 4 steals. 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. The native of Maine who is playing at Montverde now has been a sensation for some time. The rising. Flagg is regarded as the No. He plans to visit Duke later this month. Cooper Flagg, the No. 2 player in the country in the 2025 class, according to 247Sports. The top of the list was probably the most heavily weighted conversation we have had with rankings over the last two years. 3 points, 10. 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. Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut can now come sooner than anticipated. Cooper Flagg is #32. Maine basketball phenoms Cooper and Ace Flagg are returning to the state in January and we now know where they will play. Cooper Flagg created a splash online Friday with a social media post following his visit this week to Duke University, but the Newport native has yet to make a. 2024 Cooper Flagg was different this weekend in his 3 games during top flight . 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. The Duke basketball recruiting prize, who ranks No. Read In App. 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. Kelly Flagg, Cooper’s mother and a coach for his. The 6-foot-8, 195-pound small forward, who grew up a Duke basketball fan and has. 4 points, 13 rebounds, 5. "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. which is a little bigger than French Lick and Cheylan, but pretty far off the traditional basketball map. Through seven games Flagg averaged 25. Cooper Flagg leads Maine United advances to the E16 PEACH JAM SEMIS in double OT thriller . Round 1 Top 10. By. 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. 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. 9 blocks and 5. 7 assists, and 6. His commitment to Duke offers plenty of hope. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. JWPlayer. 6 steals and 2. Rob Kinnan/USA Today Sports via Reuters Connect. Browse 17 cooper flagg photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. A 9 AM game was the setting for maybe the most anticipated game of the summer as 2025's No. 30 (UPI) --Cooper Flagg, the top overall men's basketball recruit for the class of 2024, will play at Duke, he announced Monday. , and the Flagg twins’ hometown team of Nokomis will take on Cony at 5:30 p. The top two players in the 2025 high school class, Cooper Flagg and Cameron Boozer, are both competing for a 16-under title with Boozer's team (Nightrydas Elite) winning their division last year. Class of 2025 small forward Cooper Flagg earned a scholarship offer from UCLA men's basketball on Wednesday. Ace Flagg is #45 and Duke commit Sean Stewart is #13. The acrobatic, hard finishing 6-foot-8 Class of 2024 recruit is also visiting Duke and Kansas. He’s not rushing to his phone at night after a slate full of games at the Nike Peach Jam. 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. 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. 0 assists, 1. 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). Flagg was the No. He is the top-ranked player in New Jersey and the second-best recruit in the 2024 recruiting class according to 247Sports . 2 overall-ranked recruit in the class of 2025. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s top overall basketball recruit in the Class of 2024, is now done visiting colleges. Me ignoring Cooper Flagg’s commitment to Duke because he’s joining RWE next weekoriginal sound - RWE. 7 assists per. courtside. During a recent conversation with Jeff Goodman of The Messenger,. Montverde Academy (Fla. Credit: BDN Composite by Leela Stockley. . There was a video of him arriving at Gampel Pavilion, accompanied by UConn sophomore center and family friend Donovan Clingan, on Friday afternoon. November 16, 2023 Oregon, Recruiting. 🔵😈. What we know about Cooper Flagg’s highly anticipated college decision. Just watch this here. Cooper Flagg is only 16, but already he is showing he is the best American basketball prospect in a decade. Cooper Flagg Was Dominant at Peach Jam. There is a lot to be excited about with Flagg, primarily the frankly unprecedented way he affects the game on defense. Kevin Sweeney. Cooper Flagg is only 16 years old doing this 🤯😳(via @overtime @cooper_flagg/IG) #basketball. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, announced his commitment to Duke on Monday. Flagg is an elite prospect. 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. COM tickets. Tickets. The 6'9, 16-year old averaged 26. Following his breakout freshman year, the. Steve Wiseman. 9 blocks per game, including two triple-doubles (with blocks!) and three 30-plus-point masterpieces. 1? Beyond Flagg, the Eagles roster boasts five more. Flagg originally attended Nokomis Regional in. 2 assists, 3. The 2025 NBA Draft is still more than 18 months away, but Flagg is set to enter Duke as the projected No. 8 blocks and 5. 1:20. The 6-foot-8, 195-pound versatile small forward, who has a shot to go down as the best prep player from. 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. The 6'9, 16-year old averaged 26. Both enter 2023-24 with championship. 1 spot back from Cameron Boozer. Perhaps he put in a good word for second-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer, an assistant when Barrett was in college. Over on CBS’s Eye On College Basketball, Matt Norlander says that one coach called his near-quadruple double the. The No. Cooper Flagg, the top basketball recruit in the Class of 2024, is nearing his college decision. 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. 6 points per game as an 18-year-old show. Oct 30, 2023. 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. His instincts are off the charts on both ends of the floor and he competes with a quiet type of killer instinct. Per Eric Bossi of 247Sports,…Isaac Trotter. The five-star small forward at Montverde Academy (Fla. He plans to visit Duke later this month. 7 assists, shooting 37% for. Ace, on the other hand, had a great game with a double-double, 22 points, and 11 rebounds. Duke basketball's top recruiting target, five-star Cooper Flagg, is an exceptional specimen, evident in packaged highlights that SLAM released on Thursday. ESPN released its summer rankings for high school prospects Friday, with Flagg. 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.