The Newport native is one of the biggest basketball stars in the country, and Mainers are eager to see him play on the big stage.
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Basketball: Cooper Flagg named preseason All-American ahead of Duke debut
The Newport native and potential No. 1 NBA draft pick is the only underclassman on the Associated Press list.
New Balance signs Cooper Flagg to endorsement deal
The Newport native and Duke freshman has signed with the Boston-based footwear and apparel company.
Cooper, Ace Flagg return to home state for camp at UMaine’s Memorial Gym
Cooper, who will play for the Duke University men’s basketball team next season, and his twin brother, Ace, showed off their skills and interact with youngers from across state.
Cooper Flagg poised to rake in $1 million as Duke career begins
The Newport native is positioned to potentially earn big in endorsements, even before he’s played his first college basketball game.
Maine native Cooper Flagg shines against Olympic men’s basketball team
The Maine native and Duke freshman looked totally at ease going against some of the NBA’s biggest names.
UMaine men’s basketball team will face Duke in Cooper Flagg’s collegiate debut
The Blue Devils will greet the Black Bears on Nov. 4 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Sidelines: How did Cooper Flagg make this happen? ‘Come on’
Making sense of the way the Newport native captivated in his return home is easy, Mike Mandell writes.
In photos: Cooper Flagg’s rise as a basketball star from Maine
Here’s a look back Flagg’s start as a freshman at Nokomis High School in Newport and beyond as the basketball powerhouse emerges as a top young player in the country. Flagg, now playing for Montverde Academy and soon to be playing for Duke University, is returning for a pair of sold-out games Friday and Saturday night at the Cross Insurance Arena and at the Portland Expo.
Newport native, ex-Nokomis star Cooper Flagg reclassifies to Class of 2024
Flagg likely to be top player in class after making jump from 2025.