Before every major international competition, Team USA stars train against a “Select Team” of talented American players. This year, in preparation for the Olympics, they include Cooper Flagg!
If you needed further proof that Cooper Flagg is indeed the most hyped prodigy in the United States at the moment, here it is.
The 17-year-old phenomenon, favorite to be first choice in the 2025 Draft and who will play for Duke University next season, is in fact part of the “Select Team”. The latter is made up of 11 NBA players, 2 players playing in Europe, 1 on a two-way contract, and therefore 1 university player. She will serve as a sparring partner for the superstars of Team USA who will play in the Olympic Games in a month.
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley will coach this group.
The 2024 Select Team 👊@OrlandoMagic head coach Jamahl Mosley will serve as head coach of the Select Team that will train with the 🇺🇸 #USABMNT in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/BV2UTxbGRn
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) June 28, 2024
Cooper Flagg is the first college athlete to be part of the “Select Team” since 2013. This will be an opportunity for him to rub shoulders with the greatest before even setting foot in the NBA. It will also be an opportunity to exchange a few words with LeBron James, the two having already met just a year ago.
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Text source: USA Basketball
Cooper Flagg x Lebron James pic.twitter.com/EqTT5vq237
— Blue Devils (@BlueDevils) July 7, 2023
2024-06-28 21:22:00
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