Cooper Flagg’s summer will include some time playing against the U.S. Olympic team. The Duke signee was the lone collegian among the 15 players announced Friday as members of the USA Basketball men’s select team that will train alongside the squad the Americans are sending to the Paris Olympics.
FILE - East forward Cooper Flagg dunks on a fast break during the third quarter of the McDonald’s All American boys’ basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Houston. The incoming Duke freshman is among the potential headliners for the 2025 NBA draft. Boston Celtics ’ Payton Pritchard, right, celebrates the team’s NBA basketball championship during a duck boat parade Friday, June 21, 2024, in Boston.
“As a former member of the USA select team, I know how important and fun this opportunity is for each of these players,” said Grant Hill, USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director. “There is a tremendous amount of talent on this select squad with the significant job of helping the 2024 USA Men’s National Team as they begin their journey to the Olympics. Each of these athletes will play a role in our preparation as we also develop the national team pipeline for the future.
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