Cooper Flagg, the 18-year-old American college basketball player, is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Here are some key facts about him:
Profile
– Full name: Cooper Flagg
– Birth date: December 21, 2006
– Nationality: American
– Place of birth: Newport, Maine, U.S.A
– Age: 18 years old (as of April 2025)
– Position: Shooting Guard
– Current Team: Duke Blue Devils
– Height: 6 ft 9 in
Net Worth and Salary
– Net worth: $4.8 million (estimated)
– NIL earnings: $5.9 million (estimated yearly)
– Salary and contract details not publicly disclosed
Career
– Led Duke to the ACC Regular Season title
– Named ACC Player of the Year and ACC Rookie of the Year
– Averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game
Education
– Attended Nokomis Regional High School in Maine
– Transferred to Montverde Academy in Florida, a school renowned for producing NBA talent
Style of Play
– Known for versatility on both ends of the court
– Efficient scorer and elite shot blocker
– Draws comparisons to NBA legends like Kevin Garnett
Personal Life
– Born to Kelly Bowman Flagg and Ralph Flagg, both former college basketball players
– Rumored to be dating Wake Forest women’s soccer player Lola Ressler (unconfirmed)
Social Media
– Over 1.1 million followers on Instagram
– Approximately 26,900 followers on X (formerly Twitter)
With his impressive skills, marketability, and dedication to the sport, Cooper Flagg is poised to make a significant impact in the basketball world.
