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WATCH: Duke Basketball Signee Cooper Flagg Throws Ridiculous Pass

There's no limit to the number of positions that future Duke basketball player Cooper Flagg can fill.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball recruiting signee Cooper Flagg (Stu Boyd II-USA TODAY Sports)
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Cooper Flagg has a flair for pulling off improbable feats on both ends of the floor, whether in transition or a halfcourt setting. The Duke basketball recruiting prize, who ranks No. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite and soars for top-ranked prep powerhouse Montverde Academy (Fla.), produces highlights galore every time he plays.

In Montverde's latest outing, an 88-53 road victory over Wasatch Academy (Utah) on Monday night, the 6-foot-9, 200-pound right-handed forward displayed his guard skills as he somehow threaded a left-handed bounce pass through two defenders to find his teammate for a fastbreak dunk.

Yes, the assist brings to mind former Duke basketball floor general Tre Jones:

But few Blue Devils the size of Flagg over the years have demonstrated such facilitating brilliance.

He's long-limbed and strong enough to thrive down low. He's sufficiently quick, smooth, and talented to shine on the perimeter.

His future head coach, Jon Scheyer, put it best in introducing Cooper Flagg to the fanbase days after the 16-year-old put his commitment in ink during this month's early signing period: "Whatever you need him to do, he can. He's a special player. He's a special talent."

Flagg is the headliner, of course, in Scheyer's top-ranked 2024 haul. However, all five early signees rank among the top 60 in the country.

The others are Paul VI Catholic (Va.) five-star center Patrick Ngongba II and four-star wing Darren Harris, North Meck (N.C.) five-star forward Isaiah Evans, and Wisconsin Lutheran Kon Knueppel.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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