Background:

Flagg has been something special from his freshman year of high school. He burst on the scene after transferring to Montverde and winning gold in the 2022 FIBA U-17 World Cup with Team USA. At Montverde, he cemented himself as the #1 recruit and committed to Duke. In just his freshman year, he won National Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year, and led Duke all the way to the Final Four before they were shockingly upset by Houston.

Pros:

Efficient scorer

Elite 3 point shooter

Tremendous dunker

Great passer who projects as a primary ballhandler

Elite defender

Great shot blocker

Great instincts

Cons:

None

Summary:

Flagg is considered to be in the same caliber of prospect that Zion and Wemby were for good reason. If he does reach his ceiling, then it’s possible that he goes down as one of the all-time greats in the sport. At his floor, it’s possible that he could just be a “do it all” wing similar to that of Derrick White, whether it be as the final piece to a starting 5 or as a 6th man.

NBA Comp: Jayson Tatum

Best Fits: Wizards, Jazz, Nets, Hornets, Pelicans