Cooper Flagg, a standout player for Duke, initially attended Nokomis Regional High School before transferring to Montagde Academy in Montagde, Florida, after completing his freshman year. He joined Duke University in June 2024 to take part in the Blue Devils’ summer practices.
Before even starting to play a game in the college basketball league, the 17-year-old player gained significant fame, boasting 806k followers on his Instagram account. However, Flagg recently surprised his fans by choosing an unexpected brand deal over well-known brands like Nike and Adidas.
Flagg has been pursued by well-known sports brands like Nike and Adidas, but he shocked his fans by signing a shoe deal with New Balance, one of the world’s major sports footwear and apparel manufacturers.
New Balance recently revealed the deal with Flagg by posting a video of the 17-year-old star on their social media account on X (formerly known as Twitter). They wrote “Cooper Flagg, The Intelligent Choice” in the video, in which Flagg was seen making some shots while wearing New Balance black shoes.
Flagg’s New Balance Shoe Deal Sparks Excitement Among Fans
The news generated excitement among the fans, prompting them to share their thoughts in the post’s comment section.
One fan said, “True Americana! Smart to sign with a shoe company made in America and not some Chinese sweat shop.”
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Meanwhile, another fan praised Flagg as The next American great baller.
Another fan was very excited about the news and commented, “When talent meets intelligence, greatness is inevitable. The smart pick every time.”
Another fan compared Flagg to the NBA legend Larry Bird and said, “Giving Larry bird blue chips vibes. Get your bag bro.”
Flagg demonstrated his exceptional potential as a standout player even before stepping onto the college basketball court. In the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, the 17-year-old forward represented the US under-17 basketball team. He made history by becoming the youngest player to win the 2022 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year award, showcasing his exceptional talent.
