With the 2025 NBA Draft fast approaching, the basketball world has been buzzing about this year’s top prospects, including Cooper Flagg. For those who may not be familiar, Flagg is a 6-foot-9 sharpshooter for the Duke Blue Devils and has proven himself as an elite talent this season.
While fans may know about his playstyle, not much is widely known about Flagg’s personal life. Many may be surprised to learn that he has a twin brother — a fact that makes his story even more intriguing.
How Many Brothers Does Cooper Flagg Have?
Flagg has two siblings: an older brother, Hunter Flagg, and a twin brother, Ace Flagg. Hunter played high school basketball and is just a few years older than his twin brothers.
Ace is an aspiring basketball player like his brother. Reports indicate he has committed to the University of Maine and will play for the Black Bears. Given that the Flagg family is from Maine, this adds an extra heartwarming element to the story.
Ace will inevitably draw attention as well. However, since Cooper reclassified earlier than Ace, he is eligible for the upcoming NBA Draft, while Ace will have to wait another year before making his own decision.
Because Ace has not received much playing time, it’s difficult to determine how he compares to Cooper at this stage. However, sibling success stories are common in the NBA, with genetics often playing a significant role in developing top-tier athletes.
For now, all eyes are on Cooper and whether he can transition successfully to the NBA. If he does, it’s only a matter of time before his twin starts to feel pressured to follow in his footsteps.
The boys’ mother, Kelly Flagg, was also a college basketball player for Maine and is considered a local sports legend. One can only imagine the pride in seeing her children follow in her footsteps. Kelly was recently under fire for a vulgar comment she made during a recent game in which Flagg was injured, and she issued a public apology for her behavior.
Flagg Is Projected To Go No. 1 Overall in 2025 NBA Draft
Flagg has been penciled in as the clear-cut No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft for quite some time, and his time at Duke has only strengthened that buzz.
While this injury would be devastating for Duke as they enter the NCAA Tournament, it likely wouldn’t impact Flagg’s draft stock — even if it is severe. After all, the NBA team picking at No. 1 overall would be selecting Flagg based on his long-term upside.
However, Flagg is not guaranteed to enter the 2025 NBA Draft. He made headlines last month when he said he’s interested in returning to the Blue Devils for his sophomore season, which would be a shocking move.
Flagg is earning a projected $4.8 million from his NIL deals this year, which is the most of any college basketball player and the second-most of any college athlete (behind only Texas quarterback Arch Manning’s $6.5 million), according to On3.