Ace Flagg, the twin brother of Duke freshman phenom and projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Cooper Flagg, announced his commitment to Maine on Tuesday. The 6-foot-7 forward is an unranked prospect in the 2025 recruiting cycle by 247Sports and will return to his home state to play college basketball.
Flagg committed to Maine over West Virginia, Richmond, Florida Gulf Coast, St. Joseph’s, and George Washington. Flagg transferred from Montverde Academy in Florida to Greensboro Day School in North Carolina for his senior season. The twins were in the same high school recruiting class before Cooper reclassified up to the 2024 class to play the 2024-25 season at Duke — making him eligible for this summer’s draft.
The twins grew up in Newport, Maine, and attended Nokomis Regional High School together before transferring to Montverde Academy. Newport, Maine, is located less than 40 miles from where Ace will play college basketball, starting with the 2025-26 season. The University of Maine is located in Orono, Maine.
Flagg made the announcement on social media with a graphic with the words “I’m coming home” in the middle.
Coincidentally, Cooper Flagg — the No. 1 recruit in the 2024 class — will make his college debut next weekend against his brother’s future school.
Duke opens its season on Nov. 4 against Maine at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
