2024 No. 1 recruit Cooper Flagg visiting Duke this weekend
Five-Star Plus+ small forward Cooper Flagg has taken the high school basketball landscape by storm, becoming one of the most popular players that we’ve seen in quite some time.
The hype began to reach new levels after his superb play on the EYBL Circuit this summer. Playing with his hometown Maine United program, the 6-foot-9 prospect averaged an impressive 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 4.5 blocks per game.
In August, Flagg announced he would be moving up a grade, reclassifying into the 2024 class. With his reclassification, he became the No. 1 recruit in the 2024 On3 150.
With this move, his recruitment also began to heat up. Duke, Kansas, and UConn were the the three schools mentioned to be involved. Then earlier this month, the five-star senior cancelled his Kansas visit, making this a two-horse race between the Duke Blue Devils and the reigning national champion, UConn.
Flagg visited Dan Hurley and the Huskies last month and by all accounts, the visit went well.
This coming weekend (Oct. 21), Flagg and his family will make the trip to visit Jon Scheyer and Duke. This won’t be his first time in Durham, as he unofficially visited the program in August.
Sources suggest that this is likely Flagg’s final visit before he makes a decision. It’s important to keep in mind that the early signing period opens next month. History tells us that most players will make a commitment prior to the November 8th signing day, in order to enjoy their senior season and officially put to bed the long recruitment process.
Duke has been getting the most buzz to land Flagg’s services, but the UConn Huskies are making a strong push.
Cooper Flagg Scouting Summary
“Cooper Flagg is a lengthy forward prospect with a straight-line burst and a high basketball IQ. His instincts on the defensive end stand out immediately. He understands angles and rotations and has excellent anticipation both in passing lanes and as a weak-side shot-blocker. His hips are loose, and he can open up and slide or recover. Flagg is a good spot shooter with a consistently high release point. The shot can be a bit slow at times which can call for some inconsistencies off the bounce. He is a smart off-ball cutter and can handle the ball well in open space. I would like to see him tighten the handle some, especially in tight spaces. The passing has really started to pop. At the NBPA Top 100 Camp, he showed comfort on the ball, initiating the pick-and-roll. Throughout the summer, he showed excellent passing ability with both hands, multiple angles, off-live dribble, and on target. High-level prospect, tracking among the top nationally, in his class. Mom was a team captain at the University of Maine.”