That's because the three best prospects in all of high school basketball -- Cooper Flagg, Cameron Boozer and A. The 6'9, 16-year old averaged 26. High school senior Cooper Flagg has already become a household name in basketball circles. He now knows he’ll do so with a Blue Devil offer in tow. The Duke football team sent a clear message to Cooper Flagg following its win on Saturday. 2 overall recruit in the 2025 class, put on a show at the Nike EYBL Session 4 in Memphis. North Augusta, S. 22-24, Kansas and Duke on Oct. The reclassification was expected. 2 assists, 3. They had the stat lines that went. . On Friday, the 6-8 Flagg announced on social media he is reclassifying into the Class of 2024, where he’s already being touted as the No. 5 points, 10 rebounds, 6. 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 pick in the 2025. The Hawkeyes offered the 6-foot. Staff report. Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality,. 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. ) senior and prime Duke basketball target Cooper Flagg kicks off his official visits with a trip to reigning national champion UConn beginning Friday. September. 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. And so, UConn prepares for Cooper Flagg’s visit this weekend. Case in point: Flagg dropped 52 points on 16-of-18 shooting in his first game Friday night. At 6-foot-8, Flagg does a bit of everything – crashes the boards, handles the ball when needed, and can score. 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. Montverde Academy (Fla. Cooper Flagg is a junior at Montverde Academy in Montverde, Fla. ) Academy for his sophomore season and the 6-foot-8 forward is thriving. rwe pa gon be hella lit #fyp #xyzbca #rodwaveelite #camwilder #cooperflagg #tyranstokes. By. Cooper Flagg is only 16, but already he is showing he is the best American basketball prospect in a decade. 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. Flagg is listed as a five-star prospect and the No. The native of Maine who is playing at Montverde now has been a sensation for some time. Jon Scheyer has offered three players in the Class of 2025 and all three seem destined to be Duke basketball players. Cooper Flagg, who reigns at No. — Cooper Flagg is cool with letting you form your own opinion. Cooper Flagg scouting report Flagg is a 6-8, 200-pound forward who is comfortable playing in the paint or on the perimeter. 919-419-6671. “Nokomis (of. The 6-foot-8 Flagg visited UConn. 7 assists, 6. 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. Wed, Jul 5, 2023 · 4 min read. The Duke basketball recruiting prize, who ranks No. Five-star power forward Cooper Flagg, who is 247Sports' No. Cooper Flagg dropped 52 points in his EYBL season debut. Newest member of The Brotherhood. The top of the list was probably the most heavily weighted conversation we have had with rankings over the last two years. The twins are set to play for Maine United, a select basketball team comprised of Maine high school players. Cooper Flagg's recruitment is starting to take shape. ”. Aug 2, 2023. Where he really. 6-9, 200 | Class of 2024. Duke basketball prospect Cooper Flagg recently made an epic buzzer beater at a historical basketball court. 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. Cooper Flagg is the latest top-ranked recruit to commit to Duke basketball, joining the likes of. He is the top-ranked player in New Jersey and the second-best recruit in the 2024 recruiting class according to 247Sports . 0 assists per game at Montverde. Cooper Flagg had an impressive performance with 21 points, ten rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. In the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest, he’s placed in. 4 points, 13 rebounds, 5. 0 rebounds, 5. OTE offers the world's most talented basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes. Cooper Flagg, the No. Cooper Flagg leads Maine United advances to the E16 PEACH JAM SEMIS in double OT thriller . 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. 239,465 likes. 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. 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. Duke basketball's top recruiting target, five-star Cooper Flagg, is an exceptional specimen, evident in packaged highlights that SLAM released on Thursday. 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. 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. 1 high school basketball recruit in the country, has committed to Duke. The 6-foot-9 small forward. told CT Insider. Eric Bossi Jan 23rd, 11:28 AM. S. Cooper Flagg ended months of speculation by committing to Duke on Oct. Flagg has al. ”. Class of 2025 prospect Cooper Flagg has been one of the standouts here at the USA Basketball U17 tryouts. 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. WVU 2025 five-star target Cooper Flagg put up great performances during his seven games at Peach Jam this week. Flagg made headlines frequently while averaging 9. 5 than the player who finished No. 1-ranked class. 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. 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. 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. A unique blend of scoring, shooting, playmaking and length, the 6-foot-8 forward has. “He’s handled training camp like a professional,” USA Basketball men’s U17 assistant coach Steve Turner said. Flagg’s visit to UConn came with surprisingly little social-media fanfare. Teams. Tickets go on sale to the general public Nov. Join this channel to get access to perks:is excited about Cooper Flagg next year at Duke - well, at least Duke fans are. 22 at 10 AM. Cooper Flagg, the nation’s consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, announced Monday that he will play his college basketball at Duke. 🇺🇸 USA's 15 yo Cooper Flagg is the definition of a modern & versatile big man. His instincts on the defensive end stand out immediately. by: Jack Pilgrim • 07/22/22. 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. Oct 20, 2023; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils recruit Cooper Flagg during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium. 7 assists, and 6. Cooper Flagg, a prominent young high school basketball star, grew up about an hour north of Lewiston in the town of Newport. There were several pictures posted on. Introducing a transformative sports league that offers a year-round development program combining world-class coaching, cutting-edge sports science and performance technology. Published: Jul. . Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut can now come sooner than anticipated. 1 player in the nation. 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 — 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. com. Round 1 Top 10. Cooper Flagg is a junior at Montverde Academy in Montverde, Fla. Maine United's Flagg, who. m. 2. The 6-foot-8, 195-pound forward has two more scheduled. — Duke may be widely perceived in recruiting circles as the favorite for Cooper Flagg, but West Virginia coach Bob Huggins isn’t deterred. 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. Basketball runs in the family, too, as mom Kelly Bowman Flagg starred at Nokomis, where she scored. A 6-8 freshman from Maine is the nation’s third-ranked basketball prospect in the Class of 2025. ) senior small forward Cooper Flagg, the No. You’ve probably seen the videos - he’s got a complete game and, perhaps most impressively, it’s. 9 blocks per game, including two triple-doubles (with blocks!) and three 30-plus-point masterpieces. 30, that he will play his college basketball at Duke. Andy Bedard and Kelly Bowman Flagg — Ace and Cooper’s mother — will coach the team. Flagg is widely rumored to be considering a reclassification into the 2024 class, and Dybantsa could potentially eye a. The 6-foot-9 small forward from Maine, who plays. 9 blocks per game, despite being more than a year younger than most of the players he faced. . Maine's Cooper Flagg continues to pile up the accolades. We’d be curious to see a box score and find out. Both point to second-year Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer and his gang prevailing, with each pick. The early signing per…The Bruins are officially targeting one of the fastest rising prospects in the country. By Greg Levinsky Globe correspondent, Updated July 6, 2022, 12:39 p. Cooper Flagg shoots foul shots during a Maine United basketball team practice Friday afternoon in the gym at St. Cooper Flagg shows out with three nice dunks before playing in the SLAM Summer Classic. 1 high school prospect in the Class of 2024, is closing on his college decision “very quickly. November 16, 2023 Oregon, Recruiting. 20, a return trip to Durham for the. Cooper Flagg is experiencing the best of both of his basketball worlds these days. Duke basketball recruiting target Cooper Flagg had a nostalgic photoshoot at UConn. Flagg is projected by some to be the No. 9 blocks and 1. In about 20 minutes per game as a sophomore, he averaged 9. Cooper Flagg dunks the basketball during a practice with the U. 5. Flagg, listed at 6-foot-8 and 195 pounds, attends Montverde Academy. 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 is 1st freshman to be named Maine’s best boys basketball player. Flagg had only planned three visits: UConn, which he made Sept. Michael G. ) rising junior Cooper Flagg grew up a Duke basketball fan. 1 player in the 2025 On3 50 and No. 1 prospect in high school basketball, while reiterating that Duke is his “dream school. LaLumiere; Blue Healer Auctions | Drop us a line. ) product in 2018, is a. Flagg is 16 and seven months, and Dybantsa is five weeks younger than him. 7 steals and 3. Cooper Flagg has unofficial visit with Duke basketball Cooper Flagg made waves Aug. Cooper Flagg commits to Duke! The Blue Devils land the most coveted recruit in the country, giving them another special recruiting class. 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. Countdown to Craziness has come and gone and a good time was had by. They’re talking about Cooper Flagg, who as a freshman at Nokomis Regional High in Newport averaged 20. 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. Flagg’s numbers were ludicrous: 25. 4 steals, and 2. 1 ppg each. 30, a huge win for the Blue Devils and coach Jon Scheyer. The 6-foot-9, 195-pounder, who recently announced his. Ironically, the Huskies’ opponent on Saturday: Duke. 0 assists, 1. 8 blocks, and 1. 2 ranked Cameron Boozer. The visit to UConn was "positive," according to Flagg's coach at Montverde Academy in Florida. 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. Flagg, who most. Cooper Flagg, who recently reclassified to the Class of 2024 as the top-ranked prospect, stole the spotlight on Monday night. LaLumiere; Blue Healer Auctions | Drop us a line. 20. 1? Beyond Flagg, the Eagles roster boasts five more. Coincidentally, Cameron also has a twin, much like Cooper Flagg, called Cayden, who is also a basketball. Following his decision, he retained his spot as No. , and the Flagg twins’ hometown team of Nokomis will take on Cony at 5:30 p. Oct 30, 2023. 6-8 and Duke Oct. While Dybantsa was balling out at the 17-and-under showcase, Maine’s Cooper Flagg was turning heads at the E16 level. He transferred to basketball powerhouse Montverde Academy in Florida after. FILE - Montverde's Cooper Flagg plays against La Lumiere during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, Jan. 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. Rob Kinnan/USA Today Sports via Reuters Connect. He's a fluid and coordinated athlete who can already create his own shot. Flagg, not even a freshman in high school yet, proved to be the real deal. With UConn off to an anemic, 0-3 start and Duke at 3-0 and ranked 18th in the country, it may not provide the best visual for the. 7 assists per. Newport native Cooper Flagg is officially the best boys’ basketball prospect in the nation, regardless of class. 8points, 12. Cooper Flagg, UConn's targeted recruit, made an official visit to Hartford this past weekend. Newport native Cooper Flagg is officially the best boys’ basketball prospect in the nation, regardless of class. His decision, announced on social media in conjunction. 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. 1 overall on. Cooper Flagg, the projected No. He’s a mobile and uniquely talented PF with an advanced game and an all around skill-set. ” 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. Maine basketball phenoms Cooper and Ace Flagg are returning to the state in January and we now know where they will play. . 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. Fran McCaffery. Max Abmas beats buzzer to win it for Texas. Cooper Flagg, the No. Flagg, 16, is 6-foot-8 and about to enter his junior year at Montverde Academy. 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. Bennett / BDN. According to ESPN, Flagg is the No. RELATED: List of. Flagg has given himself the potential to be the No. 1 high school basketball player in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite. Over a 3 game he dropped 3 straight triple doubles and recorded 104 points, 48 rebounds and 3. 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. 25. 5 points, 10. The 6-foot-8. Cooper Flagg is a recipient of the prestigious 5-star award, a testament to his exceptional talents, achievements, and contributions. The 6-foot-8, 195-pound versatile small forward, who has a shot to go down as the best prep player from. Cooper Flagg commits to Duke University and is on the cover of SLAM 247. Listed at 6-foot-8 and 195 pounds, Flagg will now head into the fall facing added attention from scouts around the country as the highly-touted forward enters his senior season at the famed. 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. 2 overall prospect and No. 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. Flagg’s official Duke. Flagg concluded his visit to Duke on Friday after a stop at UConn in September. On Wednesday, the nation’s top basketball player in the 2024. By Drew Bonifant Staff Writer. 9 blocks per game; 5. m. ) debut as a sophomore after transferring from Nokomis Regional (Maine). 7 steals and 3. 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. 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. By DORIAN ALERTE & ADAM ZAGORIA UNION, N. by Sam Canfield October 2, 2023. 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. 2 spot. 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-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. 5 at the Cross Arena, Montverde Academy (Florida) will take on Gonzaga Prep (District of Columbia) at 7:30 p. 4 points, 13. Dominic Academy in Auburn. He understands angles and rotations and has excellent anticipation both in passing lanes and as a weak-side shot-blocker. Hailing from a rural Maine town of no more than 3,200, a 16-year-old kid is playing. Travis Branham Oct 14th, 11:38 AM 0Maine basketball phenom Cooper Flagg will have his first official college visit this weekend. Scores. He’s one of the most complete two-way prospects I’ve covered in 15+ years of doing this. 5 ppg, 13. The young prospect is a special defensive prospect that has the ability to change the outcomes of games due to his unreal defensive. Flagg is a 16-year old forward that attends Montverde Academy. 1 high school basketball prospect in the Class of 2024, has ended his recruitment the way pretty much everyone expected it would: by. ) five-star Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 ranked player in the 2024 class and is choosing between Duke. Outside of Cam…A major Duke basketball recruit seems to be begging to be a Blue Devil. 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. Self called Flagg shortly thereafter, hoping to change the mind of the 6-foot-9, 200-pound forward from Maine who is the most. Video Duration: 1:38. The rising. Stats. Flagg announced his commitment with an. C. 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. There are now nine 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions for Montverde Academy (Fla. Author: Publish date: Jul 19, 2022. 1-rated recruit in the country for the Class of 2025 before deciding to reclassify and move up a year. 2 in. 2 blocks and 4. Where he really shined, though, was at the Nike EYBL. The 6-foot-8 forward is a more prototypical prospect than the sui generis stylings of the. 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. Cooper Flagg went absolutely crazy at Nike Peach Jam this year. Cooper Flagg has a flair for pulling off improbable feats on both ends of the floor, whether in transition or a halfcourt setting. Edgecombe, a five-star wing from New York, was the 2022-23 MaxPreps New York High School Basketball Player of. Cooper Flagg, nation's No. J. 1 ranked Cooper Flagg went head-to-head against No. . 1 overall pick were he eligible to be drafted in 2024 — which he. Me ignoring Cooper Flagg’s commitment to Duke because he’s joining RWE next weekoriginal sound - RWE. The 6-foot-9 small forward has been deciding between Duke and defending national. Read In App. His basketball IQ and maturity for a 15-year-old are truly something special. Michael G. ) Academy forward Cooper Flagg took Nike Peach Jam by storm. 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. 3 prospect nationally among the Class of 2025, according to ESPN. 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. The Duke basketball program is heavily after elite prospect Cooper Flagg. ESPN's Jonathan Givony relayed the news regarding the 5. aren’t wasting any time letting class of 2025 small forward Cooper Flagg know how much they like his game. In the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest, he’s placed in. 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. Flagg fits that model well and scores it much better than Jackson Jr. The 6-foot-9 small forward from Maine, who plays at Montverde Academy in Florida, had also been considering defending national champion UConn. After reclassifying from the 2025 recruiting class to. Cooper Flagg is averaging 9. 7 assists in the tournament, leading his team to a 4-0 stretch in group. Cooper Flagg, Montverde Academy. The Associated Press. 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 the country, discussed his recent UConn visit and previewed his upcoming visit to Duke with 247Sports at the Border League. Flagg picked the Blue Devils over UConn. 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. He immediately moved to 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Under-17 team in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. NEWPORT - They're only in eighth grade, but twin brothers Cooper and Ace Flagg have already made their presence known on the basketball court. Cooper Flagg, the No. Cooper Flagg, the 6-foot-7 forward who led Nokomis Regional High School boys basketball team to its first ever state championship, is ranked No. 4 points, 13. 7 assists per game; 46. 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. Flagg averaged 25. 5 points, 10. Cooper Flagg, the No. According. The Newport native and No. Cooper Flagg has established himself as one of the top prospects in high school basketball regardless of classification. On3 updated its class of 2025 rankings and expanded the list from 75 to 150 names. 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. On Jan. 7 assists, 6. LeBron James pulled Cooper Flagg aside to drop some nuggets in the ear of the 16-year-old phenom. 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 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. 4 steals in mere 32-minute games — the 6-foot-8, 200-pound five. And Kansas. A kid from Maine and a kid from Akron talking ball. Cooper Flagg, the Duke basketball recruiting powerhouse's first perfect-rating prize since RJ Barrett and fellow Montverde Academy (Fla. I was able to live scout two of Flagg’s games in Cumberland, Maryland, at the Bob Kirk Invitational this weekend. Flagg averaged 25. 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. PORTLAND, Maine —. Cooper Flagg is the No. 7. 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. One ticket. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Nokomis freshman Cooper Flagg impresses at USA Basketball minicamp. 1 ranked player Cameron Boozer and his Nightrydas team took on the class' No. The 6-foot-7 Flagg continues to make national noise while working with USA men's junior national team in New Orleans. Flagg. 4 points, 13. #cooperflagg #basketball #training. He's continuing along. A 6-8 freshman from Maine is the nation’s third-ranked basketball prospect in the Class of 2025. Flagg offered his support for the victims of the mass shooting in Maine. 1 in 2024 On3 150 ranking update. Flagg chose the Blue Devils over. 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 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). The five-star small forward at Montverde Academy (Fla. Flagg helped lead Maine United to the U16 Championship round against. Cooper Flagg, the No. Scalabrine invited Cooper Flagg to the gym where he plays to see for himself. films.