The Blue Devils forward is the real deal.
Team USA is finalizing its preparations for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, which get underway in late July.
As the team continues to practice and build chemistry, they have been scrimmaging against some of the nation's top up-and-coming talent—the USA Basketball men's Select TeamFlagg impressed in both Sunday and Monday's scrimmage sessions, throwing down some impressive dunks and making some flashy passes against stars such as
At just 17 years old, Flagg offered basketball fans a glimpse of what's to come when he takes the court as a freshman for the Blue Devils and eventually lands in the NBA, where he is already projected as a future No. 1 pick.Flagg was heralded as a five-star recruit the No. 1 player in high school basketball's class of 2024 by 247 Sports. He played at Montverde Academy in Florida, where he became a viral sensation for throwing down big dunks and showcasing his all-around skill set.
Although he won't be suiting up with Team USA this year in Paris, if he continues at his current trajectory, it won't be long until Flagg has earned the opportunity to represent his country at a future Olympics.Karl Rasmussen is a writer on Sports Illustrated’s Breaking & Trending News Team. A University of Oregon alum, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. He’s a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.
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