NBA Draft Scouting Report: Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg
Forward | Montverde Academy
Height: 6'8” | Weight: 195 lbs
Current HS Class: 2024
Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Prospect Profile
Flagg is considered by many the best high school player in the world right now. He’s a potentially generational talent that is absolute game changer on both ends of the floor. He’s fundamentally sound and a fierce competitor, which results in his team always having a really good chance of winning.
While he initially emerged as an elite defensive talent, Flagg has more recently become a major offensive prospect as well. Defensively, he’s a great shot blocker that that possesses strength and speed to guard nearly any position. He covers a ton of space and moves very well. Given his size, Flagg is also a fantastic rebounder as well.
As an offensive prospect, the 6-foot-8 forward is a triple-double threat with his passing upside. He has great vision for his size and could end up being the dominant point forward archetype that we see around the NBA today. Flagg can also create for himself, leveraging great footwork, post moves and dribble moves to generate space and good looks. He’s an advanced shot maker and strong finisher, but also has soft touch. Although there’s still some refinement that will happen in the coming years, Flagg has a smooth jumper as of today that allows him to space the floor.
Flagg had a breakout EYBL campaign, which was headlined by an average of 25.4 points, 13.0 rebounds, 6.9 blocks and 5.7 assists per game at Peach Jam. He plays alongside his twin brother, Ace Flagg, who also projects to be a quality college recruit. The Maine native plays AAU for Maine United and goes to school at Montverde Academy. In both scenarios, Flagg is getting exposure to the best competition out there. He should have the opportunity to play at any college he wants to, or take an alternative route as a top prospect.
He’s slated to be part of the 2025 NBA Draft after recently reclassifying.
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Draft Projection
Top-Two Pick in 2025 NBA Draft.
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