Cooper Flagg, an incoming Duke University freshman, joins USA Basketball men’s select team to practice against squad heading to Olympics; only collegian on roster since 2013. Former USA team member Grant Hill praises the young lineup. Flagg, projected top NBA pick in 2025, brings experience winning gold at 2022 FIBA U17 World Cup and USA Basketball male athlete of the year in 2022. Several Olympic team stars were once on select team like him.
Players on select team like Keldon Johnson have been promoted to national team. Flagg, five-star prospect from Montverde Academy, earned multiple major awards as a senior, leading team to flawless record and national title.