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FlexOnEm said:
I gave a little write up on his visit in the first page. He enjoyed the visit and we made a good impression but Duke still leads. If he commits to Duke it’ll probably be in or before November. The longer this drags on the better chance we have, but it’s an uphill battle.
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According to 247 insiders he may stretch it out to the late signing period.

“While Flagg is about to get a trio of official out of the way, there is no expectation that he'll be making any commitment in the near future. For now, all indications are that he will take his time to focus on his senior season, watch the programs he's considering and see if he needs to visit anywhere else before likely waiting until the spring to make his college decision.”

247sports.com

2024 No. 1 recruit Cooper Flagg is nearing the start of his visit process

2024's No. 1 player Cooper Flagg will be hitting the road for official visit in the near future.
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millertime7774 said:
What's going on with Ace? Haven't heard him mentioned We have spots, I'd take a chance on him, kid's a player. Don't think Dukies can pull that off.
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I'm not sure if he reclassified. He might still be 2025.
 
CTFAN4LIFE said:
If I'm Cooper Flagg and my goal is to be a one and done positioned to become an NBA star as soon as possible, then I'd be basing my college decision on:

1. Fit within the offensive system of the team
2. Fit within the roster make up of the team, including who has guards that can get me the ball in the best position to score lots of points
3. Fit within the defensive structure of the team
4. Relationship with the coaches
5. Confidence that the staff will push me to be the best I can be at both ends of the floor with specific basketball teaching acumen
6. Confidence I will be pushed to increase my work ethic and daily habits
7. Ensure I get support from the entire AD to further my personal career management skills...

I left out NIL assuming it won't be a big driver because his first NBA contract will be astronomical and he should focus on basketball while in college rather than chasing marketing deals, but I could be wrong and perhaps he is already going to focus on this with an entourage around him in his last prep season. I hope he met up with MD and others on Saturday for this purpose either way. If NIL is a big deal to him, then Duke would be the best leverage of his final 3 schools.

I also left out where I'd feel the best in terms of feeling at home/the family feel because as a one and doner/expected top pick overall it is really just a 9 month stay.

Just my 2 cents at the end of a long day.
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He starts, stars and is the center of the offense for where ever he chooses to go.
He is that good.
 
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Kenny11 said:
He will be millionaire from endorsements before he plays a college game (if he isn't already) so school collective NIL might not matter too much but if he can squeeze and extra several hundred thousand out of it, why wouldn't he? He is different than anyone we have recruited in this era. Where does Nike want him to go to school? Edge could go to Duke there. The amount of attention Zion got in college was massive for his marketing.
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Flagg won’t match Zion. Zion’s explosiveness’s size was just one of a kind .
 
HooperScooper said:
How would anyone know unless Cooper told someone that?
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How would anyone know that his visit went well or how would anyone know that Duke still leads? Duke has always led. It’s completely normal for a top recruit to have a favorite from the beginning.
 
FlexOnEm said:
How would anyone know that his visit went well or how would anyone know that Duke still leads? Duke has always led. It’s completely normal for a top recruit to have a favorite from the beginning.
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Both together. The assumption was always that Duke leads but how would anyone know that the visit went well but Duke still leads? Did he leave campus and tell the UConn coaches, "Thanks for everything. That was a good visit but Duke is still my favorite. You didn't do enough to change my mind."?
 
bazzketball13 said:
The mom played at Duke so there’s that
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She played at Maine with Clingan's mother. Their coach at Maine later was the coach at Duke.

Sophomore big man Donovan Clingan is hosting Cooper Flagg during his official visit to UConn this weekend and the two stars share a family connection as well.

Their mothers played together in the 1990s on the Maine women’s basketball team under coach Joanne P. McCallie, who led the program to six straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 1995-2000. McCallie later coached at Duke from 2007-20.

www.zagsblog.com

Family Ties: Donovan Clingan is hosting Cooper Flagg on his UConn visit | Zagsblog

By ADAM ZAGORIA Sophomore big man Donovan […]
www.zagsblog.com
 
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HooperScooper said:
Both together. The assumption was always that Duke leads but how would anyone know that the visit went well but Duke still leads? Did he leave campus and tell the UConn coaches, "Thanks for everything. That was a good visit but Duke is still my favorite. You didn't do enough to change my mind."?
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I feel like it's not that crazy of a statement. Coaches usually have a pretty good idea of how a visit went once it ends, even if the kid doesn't just outright say who their favorite coach or school is
 
navery12 said:
I feel like it's not that crazy of a statement. Coaches usually have a pretty good idea of how a visit went once it ends, even if the kid doesn't just outright say who their favorite coach or school is
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Could be I guess. Which means someone on the staff told someone that. I wonder which coach.
 
HooperScooper said:
Both together. The assumption was always that Duke leads but how would anyone know that the visit went well but Duke still leads? Did he leave campus and tell the UConn coaches, "Thanks for everything. That was a good visit but Duke is still my favorite. You didn't do enough to change my mind."?
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I’m just sharing what my source is telling me. I can’t reveal my source since he reads the BY but let’s just say he’s on the bench for every game ;) recruits are often honest with coaching staffs on where they are in their recruitment. I don’t have direct quotes from Cooper but the staff thinks the visit went well. It seems to be a strong general consensus that Duke is the favorite but I’m sure Cooper has not outright said that. Coaches, recruiting analysts, boosters, etc. are just sometimes able to get a read of where a recruit’s head is.
 
FlexOnEm said:
I’m just sharing what my source is telling me. I can’t reveal my source since he reads the BY but let’s just say he’s on the bench for every game ;) recruits are often honest with coaching staffs on where they are in their recruitment. I don’t have direct quotes from Cooper but the staff thinks the visit went well. It seems to be a strong general consensus that Duke is the favorite but I’m sure Cooper has not outright said that. Coaches, recruiting analysts, boosters, etc. are just sometimes able to get a read of where a recruit’s head is.
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Thanks for info. Much appreciated
 
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FlexOnEm said:
I can’t reveal my source since he reads the BY but let’s just say he’s on the bench for every game ;)
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Starting with Hurley, and moving down the bench, is he 1st, 2nd, 3rd….?

;)
 
FlexOnEm said:
I’m just sharing what my source is telling me. I can’t reveal my source since he reads the BY but let’s just say he’s on the bench for every game ;) recruits are often honest with coaching staffs on where they are in their recruitment. I don’t have direct quotes from Cooper but the staff thinks the visit went well. It seems to be a strong general consensus that Duke is the favorite but I’m sure Cooper has not outright said that. Coaches, recruiting analysts, boosters, etc. are just sometimes able to get a read of where a recruit’s head is.
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If you know he reads the board, won’t he see you repeating what he said?
 
That dude hates his current job and the basketball people he has to work with to do it so much. The positive quote is from his high school coach, if you don’t want to waste time clicking through.
 
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NJHoops said:
That dude hates his current job and the basketball people he has to work with to do it so much. The positive quote is from his high school coach, if you don’t want to waste time clicking through.
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Borges hates his job?
 
Quite sure he had a positive, stellar, upbeat and thrilling visit. He will also have those types of visits at Duke and Kansas when they roll out their red carpets. The fact remains that this is a contest between blue bloods and we are going to have no shortage of talent available to be able to stand at the top of that blue blood pyramid whether he comes here or not. Getting him ain’t a surefire lock for a championship. Our last 3 National titles have been won with how many 5 stars?
 
jibsey said:
Quite sure he had a positive, stellar, upbeat and thrilling visit. He will also have those types of visits at Duke and Kansas when they roll out their red carpets. The fact remains that this is a contest between blue bloods and we are going to have no shortage of talent available to be able to stand at the top of that blue blood pyramid whether he comes here or not. Getting him ain’t a surefire lock for a championship. Our last 3 National titles have been won with how many 5 stars?
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Great point. History proves that a team comprised with 3 and 4 star players who stay multiple seasons typically win championships at a greater rate than teams with 5 star one and done players. I think a one and done player can be a fit with those other pieces a la Carmelo Anthony. But if you have a bunch of guys playing just to enhance their draft stock at the expense of team ball, it’s no bueno.
 
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