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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7: LeBron James #6 and Cooper Flagg #31 of the USA Basketball Men's Team look on during USAB Men's Training Camp in Las Vegas on July 7, 2024 in Las Vegas Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Joe Amati/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7: LeBron James #6 and Cooper Flagg #31 of the USA Basketball Men's Team look on during USAB Men's Training Camp in Las Vegas on July 7, 2024 in Las Vegas Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Joe Amati/NBAE via Getty Images)Joe Amati/NBAE via Getty Images

Cooper Flagg's Highlights, Reactions from 'Unbelievable' Scrimmage vs. Team USA

Andrew PetersJul 8, 2024

Duke commit Cooper Flagg had another impressive showing against Team USA on Monday.

The top player in the Class of 2025 is currently training with the Team USA select team, going up against the United States' Olympic roster that consists of LeBron James, Steph Curry and other stars.

Not only did Flagg hold his own against the NBA-level competition, but he also reportedly "stole the show" in a scrimmage against Team USA with several sequences where he "looked dominant," per Forbes' Evan Sidery.

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In the clips of the 17-year-old from the scrimmage, it's clear he wasn't backing down to the high level of competition:

According to ESPN and Andscape's Marc J. Spears, one current NBA coach attending Monday's scrimmage said Flagg was the best player on the USA Select Team.

That's high praise considering the level of talent on the Select Team. While it's not as star-studded as the actual Team USA roster, it still has a handful of rotational players like Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski and many others.

It's also impressive that the teenager is competing against NBA stars before he's even played in a college basketball game.

Jim Boylen, an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers and the select team, also had high praise for Flagg, per The Athletic's Joe Vardon and Sam Amick.

"Cooper Flagg was unbelievable," he said. "He's not scared."

Detroit Pistons center and member of the select team Jalen Duren commended Flagg for his fearless approach to the battle against NBA stars.

"He showed no fear," Duren said. "He came and worked hard every day. You would think he's already here, you know what I mean?"

Even members of Team USA couldn't help but notice Flagg's mature approach to the game.

"He wants it, you see how bad he wants it," said Phoenix Suns and Team USA guard Devin Booker.

After the scrimmage, Flagg expressed his belief in himself as a basketball player.

"I'm confident in my ability and my skill," he said, per the Washington Post's Ben Golliver. "At the end of the day, I'm confident in who I am and what I do. I'm just coming out to play basketball."

After having his talent on display over the last few days, it has become evident that he is going to be one of the biggest names to watch for in next year's NBA draft. First, he'll look to dominate in the collegiate ranks for the Blue Devils.

Per 247Sports' composite, Flagg is considered to be a 5-star recruit and the top overall prospect in the Class of 2024. He received offers from many big-name schools, but he opted for a blue blood for what will likely be his only collegiate season.

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