Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the 2024 class, is expected to announce his college decision this week between Duke and UConn.
Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the 2024 class, will announce his college decision this week between his finalists,The 16-year-old standout from Maine, who will be 17 when he begins his college career, chose to reclassify from the 2025 class to 2024 in August in order to expedite his pathway to the NBA after an extremely impressive summer.
What makes Flagg such a unique prospect is his instincts on the defensive end of the floor. His length, athleticism and awareness are on another level for a prospect his age, and he never gives up on a play. On offense, he can relentlessly attack the rim and has a quality handle for a prospect of his size. If the jumper proves to be more consistent, it would not be surprising to see Flagg emerge as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Flagg's leadership qualities are also through the roof, and to be the best basketball player from the state of Maine gives his story a unique angle. Before Flagg, the Maine United AAU team was never on the map. He had them competing in the Peach Jam championship game.
Flagg’s visit to UConn took place in September, a result of strong recruiting efforts by Dan Hurley and assistant coach Luke Murray, among others on the staff leading the reigning national champions.Kelly Flagg and the late Stacey Clingan were part of the Black Bears’ first NCAA Tournament teams, serving as captains for those squads in the late 1990s.
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