Cooper Flagg named Naismith High School Boys’ Player of the Year

Future Duke Blue Devil Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 recruit in the country, was named the Naismith High School Boys’ Player of the Year on Friday.

It shouldn’t surprise anyone that Cooper Flagg is standing out among his peers.

The Duke signee and No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2024 was named the Naismith High School Boys’ Player of the Year on Friday for his performance with Montverde Academy so far this season.

According to MaxPreps’ data, Flagg has scored 16.1 points per game as a senior while shooting 55% from the floor. He also averages 7.6 rebounds and an eye-popping 2.7 blocks per game, working his 6-foot-9 frame to his advantage.

Despite his size, however, he’s shown off excellent ball skills with 3.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game as well.

Flagg is 247Sports’ top-rated recruit in the 2024 class and a member of Duke’s vaunted upcoming recruiting cycle. The Blue Devils have commitments from the third, 12th, 17th, and 18th overall players in the site’s rankings.

Flagg’s Montverde Academy team is undefeated in 31 games so far this season.