Video: Kevin Garnett Hypes Cooper Flagg, Says Duke Freshman Has 'Superstar' Potential

Kevin Garnett has been impressed with Cooper Flagg ahead of the forward's upcoming freshman season at Duke.

"He's got that superstar potential that you can come in, put product behind him," Garnett said on Ticket & The Truth (around the 27:15 mark).

"I could see kids wanting to be like that and play like that," he added.

Hype has surrounded Flagg throughout his high school days, as he was the No. 1 prospect in the 2024 recruiting class before committing to the Blue Devils (via 247Sports).

The 17-year-old won the 2024 Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year Award after averaging 16.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 54.8 percent from the field with Montverde Academy.

Flagg eventually earned a spot on the USA Select Team, helping the U.S. men's national team prepare for the Paris Olympics. He stood out in scrimmages and earned the praise of Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, who also served as head coach of the select team.

"He kicked butt here," Mosley said, per ESPN. "There's a respect factor for what he's done. People who have not seen him play, as he gets himself going within the game, they quickly see what he can do."

Listed at 6'9" and 205 pounds, Flagg is best known for his defensive prowess. He's also continued to improve his offensive arsenal, displaying ball-handling potential as well as an ability to consistently shoot off the dribble.

It's impressive that he's already earning praise from Garnett, who made 15 All-Star appearances and helped revolutionize the power forward position. Similar to Flagg, the former MVP was known for his extreme defensive versatility as well as the multitude of ways he was able to score with the ball in his hands.

Flagg will start his freshman campaign with the Blue Devils on Nov. 4 against Maine.