Cooper Flagg

SOURCE SPORTS: Cooper Flagg Named Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year

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Cooper Flagg Named Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year

In its 39th year of recognizing outstanding high school athletes, Gatorade has crowned Cooper Flagg of Montverde Academy in Montverde, Fla., as the 2023-24 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Flagg’s exceptional talent on and off the court distinguishes him as the recipient of this prestigious award, previously won by NBA luminaries like LeBron James and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Paolo Banchero, NBA All-Star and 2019-20 Gatorade Washington Boys Basketball Player of the Year, surprised Flagg with the trophy during a post-practice meeting. Flagg’s dedication to charity work further exemplifies his leadership, as he has contributed to fundraising events for various causes, including the Donovan Kurt Memorial Cancer Fund and Ronald McDonald House Charities.

“Gatorade Player of the Year winners have become synonymous with greatness, with many athletes going on to become some of the biggest names in sport,” said Gatorade president and general manager Michael Del Pozzo. “Flagg is no different, and we look forward to seeing the impact he will make on and off the court.” 

“Cooper Flagg stands out from the crowd for his versatility, intensity and commitment to playing on both sides of the ball,” said Eric Rossi, 247 Sports Director of Basketball. “In a situation where he was the lone star player, he would put up monster scoring numbers, but his selflessness and ability to still produce at a high level on a very complete roster really stands out. He has positional versatility, size and is arguably the best defensive player in the class of 2024. Bottom line, he’s the ultimate competitor and a true winner who is very deserving of all the accolades he’s received.” 

As part of Gatorade’s commitment to community impact, Flagg will receive a grant to donate to a social impact partner. The Gatorade Player of the Year program continues to recognize excellence both on and off the court, fostering the next generation of leaders in sports and beyond.

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Bradley Beal Literally Calls Cap On Cooper Flagg Rumors

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Earlier this week, rumors began to fly about the Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal. According to former NBA player Brian Scalabrine, Beal got into a verbal altercation with highly-touted high school prospect Cooper Flagg at a basketball camp hosted by Jayson Tatum. Flagg is currently the #2 player in the Class of 2025. However, as one NBA scout put it, “He will be the No. 1 pick,” one scout told Heavy Sports. “It is just a matter of what year he comes in. But even if he were to get hurt or something, he’d probably be No. 1 still.”

“I heard a rumor that my boy Cooper Flagg was at Jayson Tatum’s camp and he was busting Brad Beal 1-on-1, and Brad Beal got mad at him. Started cussing him out,” Scalabrine said. “This dude is a major trash-talker. … So I guess the rumor is that Brad Beal and him were squaring off 1-on-1 and Brad Beal was taking it lightly. It’s a high school kid. Then Cooper started giving it to him. And I guess the rumor is, Cooper started talking trash and Bradley Beal got mad. Really mad,” Scalabrine said on his radio show. While a wild rumor, Scalabrine has worked with Flagg in the past. However, Bradley Beal has since addressed these claims.

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Beal Calls Cap

Beal reacted to the news in the comments of a post about the drama. “Huh? 🤣🤣🧢🧢,” Beal wrote on Instagram. So what’s the real story? Beal’s reaction is hard to gauge. At the very least, the camp likely happened and Flagg may have played 1-on-1 against Beal at one point. However, that’s likely where the truth likely diverges. Flagg likely bragged to Scalabrine or someone else that he “totally cooked” Beal or that Beal was mad about getting cooked. Then the story breached containment and hit the national spotlight.

As mentioned, Cooper Flagg is one of the most coveted prospects of the 2025 recruiting class. Currently ranked as the #2 player in the class by ESPN, everyone wants the 6’8, 200lb forward who is widely considered the best rim defender currently playing at the high school level. Additionally, Flagg, at the time of writing, has 11 collegiate offers, including Duke. He is currently playing out of the Montverde Academy in Florida. He’s a big deal and knows that he’s a big deal. At the end of the day, this is likely a private brag that has spiraled out of hand.

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Bradley Beal Reportedly Got Tilted By Hyped Prospect Cooper Flagg

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Cooper Flagg is one of the most coveted prospects of the 2025 recruiting class. Currently ranked as the #2 player in the class by ESPN, everyone wants the 6’8, 200lb forward who is widely considered the best rim defender currently playing at the high school level. Flagg, at the time of writing, has 11 collegiate offers, including Duke. He is currently playing out of the Montverde Academy in Florida.

However, if currently circulating rumors are to be believed, Flagg recently got into with an established NBA star. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy, Flagg recently attended a basketball camp hosted by Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. Additionally, Helping with the camp was Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns, who is a good friend of Tatum’s. Furthermore, if Deveney’s reporting is correct, Beal and Flagg really got into it at the camp.

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Beal And Flagg Reportedly Get Heated

Bradley Beal
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 09: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards signs autographs for fans after the game against the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on April 9, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

“I heard a rumor that my boy Cooper Flagg was at Jayson Tatum’s camp and he was busting Brad Beal 1-on-1, and Brad Beal got mad at him. Started cussing him out,” Scalabrine said. “This dude is a major trash-talker. … So I guess the rumor is that Brad Beal and him were squaring off 1-on-1 and Brad Beal was taking it lightly. It’s a high school kid. Then Cooper started giving it to him. And I guess the rumor is, Cooper started talking trash and Bradley Beal got mad. Really mad,” said Brian Scalabrine, a former NBA player who has worked with Flagg as a private trainer. While the story should be taken with a grain of salt, it goes to show the legend that Flagg is building for himself.

As mentioned, Flagg is currently the #2 player in the Class of 2025. However, as one NBA scout put it, “He will be the No. 1 pick,” one scout told Heavy Sports. “It is just a matter of what year he comes in. But even if he were to get hurt or something, he’d probably be No. 1 still.” Despite the competition for that first-choice status, Flagg could make it a moot point if he reclassifies to the Class of 2024, as many expect him to do. That would mean he would be eligible for the NBA Draft in 2025, where his biggest competition to go first overall would be Tre Johnson or Airious Bailey.

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