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It’s not every year that a high school star carries the hype of a future NBA franchise player — but Cooper Flagg isn’t your average star.
Whether it’s his elite two-way ability, polished offensive game, or natural leadership, Flagg has scouts and GMs drooling.
“Cooper Flagg is one of the most complete prospects we’ve ever scouted at this stage,” said ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.
“And he hasn’t even scratched the surface of what he could become.”
Flagg was born and raised in Newport, Maine — far from the traditional basketball hotbeds.
But it didn’t take long before he started making waves at local tournaments, and by the time he transferred to powerhouse Montverde Academy, he was a household name among basketball insiders.
At Montverde, Flagg averaged:
against some of the best competition in the country.
Flagg’s defensive instincts are years beyond his age.
He regularly racks up steals and blocks — not because of freakish athleticism alone, but because of his timing, anticipation, and ability to read the game like a veteran.
Fun Fact:
Flagg once recorded 11 blocks in a single high school game, including multiple chasedown swats that had scouts buzzing.
His jump shot is clean and compact.
At 6’8″, he’s able to rise up over defenders with ease.
Flagg shot 38% from three-point range last season, a number scouts expect to climb even higher with NBA-level coaching.
Beyond scoring, Flagg sees the floor like a point guard.
He constantly makes smart reads out of double teams and already understands complex pick-and-roll coverages.
“His feel for the game is ridiculous,” noted a scout from The Ringer.
“It’s like watching a young Luka Doncic defensively, but a Tatum-lite on offense.”
Flagg draws early comparisons to a hybrid of:
Projected NBA Role:
Day-one starter who could become a franchise’s two-way centerpiece within 3 years.
If the buzz is right — and early indicators say it is — Cooper Flagg could be the face of an NBA franchise before he even hits 22.
He’s the rare player who offers both a high floor and a sky-high ceiling.
Expect his name to dominate NBA Draft conversations in the very near future.
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