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Who is Duke commit Cooper Flagg, bio, age, height, family, parents, brother, college and stats

Here is all you need to know about basketball player Cooper Flagg including his age, height, bio and college

Cooper Flagg, a Duke forward, competed in the McDonald’s All-American Game 2024. The McDonald’s All-American Game provides a springboard for aspiring basketball players.

The high school sensation went 3-9, including 1-4 from behind the arc, for eight points. He also grabbed five rebounds, assisted three times, and blocked one shot.

Who is Duke commit Cooper Flagg, bio, age, height, family, parents, brother, college, high school and stats

Flagg, considered as the finest long-term NBA prospect in high school basketball, is expected to be the biggest freshman one-and-done star in college basketball. Following his rookie season, Flagg was regarded as the third-best talent in the 2025 recruiting class. He is now the top-rated recruit in the United States.

While the young rising star is grabbing alot of attention, here is all you need to know about him.

Who is Cooper Flagg?

Cooper Flagg is an American basketball player who attends the Montverde Academy in Florida. The 17-year-old was born on December 21, 2006 in Newport, Maine, U.S. and stands 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) tall.

A look at Cooper Flagg’s career so far

Cooper Flagg’s family’s basketball background has played a vital role for him in choosing the game. He is a consensus five-star prospect and one of the best players in the 2024 class, having committed to Duke.

He was born in Newport, Maine, where he attended Nokomis Regional High School. He became the first rookie to be named the Maine Gatorade Player of the Year, after averaging 20.5 points, 10 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 3.7 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game.

Flagg transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, towards the end of his first year of high school. Prior to his first year at Montverde, he competed in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) with the Florida Eagles, an Amateur Athletic Union team.

The youngster went on to play for Maine United in the EYBL, where he averaged 25.4 points, 13 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 6.9 blocks in seven Peach Jam games. He was chosen to participate in the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game. He won the Gatorade National Player of the Year award on March 27, 2024.

On November 8, 2023, Flagg signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Blue Devils, during the early signing period.

Cooper Flagg’s family

Cooper Flagg was born to Kelly and Ralph, both of them played baskeball. While his mother played for Maine, his father played at Eastern Maine Community College.

His two brothers Ace and Hunter are also into the sport.

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