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Ace Flagg (born December 21, 2006) is an American
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player who has committed to play
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for the
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. The 6-foot-8 forward is known for being the brother of NBA number one pick,
Cooper Flagg Cooper Flagg (born December 21, 2006) is an American basketball player. He attended Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, Maine as a freshman before transferring to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. Flagg won multiple national high sch ...
.


Early life and family

Flagg was born in
Newport, Maine Newport is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,133 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. The town's borders surround the shoreline of Sebasticook Lake. History The town was se ...
, to Kelly and Ralph Flagg. His mother, formerly Kelly Bowman, was a standout basketball player at Nokomis Regional High School and later played for the University of Maine women's basketball team. She was tri-captain of the 1998–99 Maine team that achieved the program's only NCAA Tournament victory, defeating
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60–58. His father, Ralph, played college basketball at
Eastern Maine Community College Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) is a public community college in Bangor, Maine. It offers over 30 one- and two-year degree programs. The college offers technical, liberal arts, and career programs at the undergraduate level. History Ea ...
. Flagg is the fraternal twin brother of
Cooper Flagg Cooper Flagg (born December 21, 2006) is an American basketball player. He attended Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, Maine as a freshman before transferring to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. Flagg won multiple national high sch ...
, who played at
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and was selected first overall in the
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by the
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. The twins also have an older brother, Hunter, who attended the University of Maine.


High school career


Nokomis Regional High School

Flagg began his high school career at Nokomis Regional High School in his hometown of
Newport, Maine Newport is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,133 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. The town's borders surround the shoreline of Sebasticook Lake. History The town was se ...
. As a freshman in 2021–22, he played alongside his twin brother Cooper and helped lead the Warriors to their first-ever Maine Class A state championship.


Montverde Academy

Following their freshman season, both Flagg twins transferred to
Montverde Academy Montverde Academy is a private college preparatory school in Montverde, Florida, United States, located in the Greater Orlando area. The school is widely known for its athletic programs, particularly soccer and basketball. History The school ...
in
Montverde, Florida Montverde is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,655 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Montverde was the location of a Native Ame ...
, a nationally recognized basketball powerhouse. During his sophomore year (2022–23), Flagg played limited minutes as the team featured numerous high-profile recruits. As a junior in 2023–24, he appeared in 27 games and averaged 2.6 points and 1.3 rebounds per game while shooting 54% from the field. Montverde completed an undefeated season and won the Chipotle Nationals, the unofficial national high school championship.


Greensboro Day School

For his senior year, Flagg transferred to
Greensboro Day School Greensboro Day School is a private, day, college preparatory school located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It enrolls students from age 2 through grade 12. History The school was established in 1970. The school initially leased ...
in
Greensboro, North Carolina Greensboro (; ) is a city in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. At the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, its population was 299,035; it was estimated to be 307,381 in 2024. It is the List of municipalitie ...
, reuniting with legendary coach Freddy Johnson. Johnson, who has won multiple state championships and is among the winningest high school basketball coaches nationally, praised Flagg's leadership qualities. In February 2025, Flagg helped Greensboro Day School capture the NCISAA 3A state championship, contributing 11 points in a 46–39 victory over Concord Academy. The championship marked Flagg's third state title in three different states during his high school career.


Recruitment and college commitment

Flagg was rated as a three-star recruit in the Class of 2025 by
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. He received scholarship offers from multiple Division I programs, including
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,
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, Saint Joseph's, Florida Gulf Coast, and the
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. On October 30, 2024, Flagg announced his commitment to the
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via social media, posting "Coming Home #committed" along with highlights from his career. His commitment was particularly meaningful as it represented a homecoming to his family's basketball roots and his mother's alma mater.


Playing style

Flagg is known for his versatility and basketball intelligence. At 6-foot-8, he can play both forward positions and is praised for his defensive abilities, rebounding, and passing skills. His trainer, Matt MacKenzie, has described him as a player who "puts his body on the line" and excels at the fundamental aspects of basketball, including taking charges, setting screens, and facilitating for teammates.


References


External links


Montverde bio
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