Cooper Flagg played a forward for the Duke Blue Devils, a team that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) as a freshman in the 2024/25 season. He was a five-star recruit after his prep career at Montverde Academy in Florida. He was ranked as the top player in the 2024 class by both ESPN and 247Sports. Flagg also won the Gatorade National Player of the Year and the Naismith Player of the Year in 2024, as per the Blue Devils' website.
Flagg, who was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2022 FIBA U17 Men's World Cup, started his college career with the Duke Blue Devils in 2024. Flagg was named the National Player of the Year and National Freshman of the Year in the 2024-25 season. He also won the ACC Player of the Year and ACC Rookie of the Year awards in his first year with the Blue Devils, according to the aforementioned website.
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What is Cooper Flagg's grade?
Cooper Flagg, as of June 2025, is expected to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
Cooper Flagg College
Cooper Flagg is attending Duke University as of June 2025.
Cooper Flagg Eligibility
Cooper Flagg is eligible for the 2025 NBA draft after the conclusion of the Duke Blue Devils' 2024-25 season, according to USA Today. Flagg, who reclassified to the 2024 class to play for the Duke Blue Devils in the 2024-25 season, is eligible for the 2025 NBA draft as he has played one whole season in college basketball. The NBA has a "one-and-one draft" eligibility status for players who are in their freshman year in college, as per USA Today.
Cooper Flagg High School
Cooper Flagg attended Nokomis Regional High School before joining Montverde Academy in 2022, as per the Duke Blue Devils' website.
FAQs on Cooper Flagg
A. Cooper Flagg stands 6'9" tall.
A. Cooper Flagg is 18 years old, as of June 2025.
A. Kelly Flagg and Ralph Flagg are the parents of Cooper Flagg.
