Timeline Cooper Flagg

Basketball forward from Newport, Maine, who was national player of the year at Duke. Drafted first by Dallas, he was named Rookie of the Year.

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Cooper Flagg 18

2006 Cooper Flagg born in Newport, Maine Cooper Flagg is born in Newport, Maine.
2022 Cooper Flagg wins the Maine state title As a freshman, Flagg leads Nokomis Regional to the Class A title.
2022 Cooper Flagg moves to Montverde Flagg transfers to Montverde Academy in Florida.
2022 Cooper Flagg wins the U17 World Cup Flagg wins gold with the US.
2023 Cooper Flagg reclassifies Flagg moves up a year to the class of 2024.
2023 Cooper Flagg commits to Duke Flagg chooses Duke.
2024 Cooper Flagg named Gatorade Player of the Year Flagg is the best high school player in the country.
2024 Cooper Flagg scrimmages against the Olympic team At 17, Flagg plays for the Select Team against the US Olympians.
2024 Cooper Flagg makes his Duke debut Flagg scores 18 points against Maine.
2025 Cooper Flagg scores 42 points Flagg sets Duke and ACC freshman scoring records against Notre Dame.
2025 Cooper Flagg named national player of the year Flagg wins ACC Player of the Year and the Naismith and Wooden awards.
2025 Cooper Flagg loses in the Final Four Duke lose 70–67 to Houston.
2025 Cooper Flagg drafted first by Dallas The Mavericks take Flagg with the first pick.
2025 Cooper Flagg makes his NBA debut Flagg has 10 points and 10 rebounds against San Antonio.
2025 Cooper Flagg scores 42 points Flagg is the youngest NBA player to score 40.
2026 Cooper Flagg scores 49 points Flagg sets a record for an NBA teenager.
2026 Cooper Flagg scores 51 points Flagg is the youngest player to score 50 in an NBA game.
2026 Cooper Flagg named Rookie of the Year Flagg narrowly beats Kon Knueppel.