Cooper Flagg is a shooting guard or small forward who plays collegiate basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, as of March 2025. In addition to being named the 2024 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year, Cooper Flagg received other national Player of the Year awards during his high school career. He was a freshman at Nokomis Regional High School. He averaged 20.5 points, 10 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 3.7 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game, making him the first freshman to win the Maine Gatorade Player of the Year award.
Flagg switched to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. Flagg won the 2023 Hoophall Classic MVP award. He was also selected as a Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award semifinalist. During his debut season at Montverde, Flagg averaged 9.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and three assists per game. As a freshman at Duke, Flagg has averaged 19.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 30 games (via ESPN).
According to the goduke website, Cooper Flagg was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year, and Naismith Player of the Year. As a senior in 2023-24, he averaged 16.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.7 blocks per game to lead Montverde to a 33-0 record and a national championship title.
At the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, Flagg represented the United States under-17 basketball team. As the United States won the gold medal, he averaged 9.3 points, 10 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, and 2.4 steals per game, earning him a spot on the All-Tournament Team. His accomplishment in the Under-17 World Cup earned him the title of 2022 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year, making him the youngest athlete to receive the honor. In order to train with the US men's national team in advance of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Flagg was selected to the USA Select Team.
Cooper Flagg Parents
Kelly and Ralph Flagg are the parents of Cooper Flagg.
Who is the mother of Cooper Flagg?
Kelly Flagg is the mother of Cooper Flagg. She played for the University of Maine basketball team and made four NCAA tournament appearances, as per FIBA. She was also a three-time America East champion. Kelly had a high school score of 1,200, according to CBS Sports. Cooper's Maine United AAU club also had Kelly as an assistant coach.
Who is the father of Cooper Flagg?
Ralph Flagg is the father of Cooper Flagg. He played basketball at Eastern Maine Community College. According to his Facebook profile, he worked at Trident Controls.
What Nationality are Cooper Flagg’s parents?
Kelly and Ralph Flagg are American nationals.
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FAQ's On Cooper Flagg
A. Cooper Flagg is eligible for the NBA draft in 2025.
A. Cooper Flagg is 6ft 9 inches tall.
A. Cooper Flagg is 18 years old, as of March 2025.
A. Yes, Cooper Flagg is a freshman at Duke University.
