SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- At the 2024 Spalding HoopHall Classic, Montverde Academy got the chance to travel north from Florida to showcase its talents, particularly with a homecoming for forward Cooper Flagg.
After growing up in Newport, Maine, the 17-year-old got to take the court in New England with his Montverde squad that includes his brother, Ace.
With an energized crowd locked in to see the top player in the class of 2024, the Duke commit made an early impact and showed why the hype surrounds him at a high level.
He thrilled the crowd with thunderous dunks. He cleaned up around the basket with offensive rebounds. He moved well defensively and showed abilities as a passer to set up teammates when he drew attention from the opposing defense. With his performance at Blake Arena, it's easy to see the well-rounded abilities that have elevated Flagg's play into the national spotlight.
An all-around performance from Flagg helped Florida's Montverde Academy Eagles earn an 80-50 win over Virginia's Oak Hill Academy on Friday night.
Flagg finished the night with 25 points, six assists, and nine rebounds plus a pair of steals and five blocks
Story continues below advertisement
As Flagg's stock rises through the basketball world, his New England roots remain strong.
Featured image via Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network/Florida/USA TODAY Sports Images
