Ace Flagg

Ace Flagg (born December 21, 2006) is an American college basketball player for the Maine Black Bears. The 6-foot-7 forward is the twin brother of NBA first overall pick Cooper Flagg.

Early life and family Flagg was born in Newport, Maine, to Kelly (née Bowman) and Ralph Flagg. His mother was a standout basketball player at Nokomis Regional High School and later played for the University of Maine. She was tri-captain of the 1998–99 Maine team that achieved the program's only NCAA tournament victory, defeating Stanford 60–58. His father, Ralph, played college basketball at Eastern Maine Community College.

Flagg is the fraternal twin brother of Cooper Flagg, who played at Duke University and was selected first overall in the 2025 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks. Montverde completed an undefeated season and won the Chipotle Nationals, the unofficial national high school championship.

For his senior year, Flagg transferred to Greensboro Day School in Greensboro, North Carolina, reuniting with legendary coach Freddy Johnson, who praised Flagg's leadership qualities. In February 2025, Flagg helped Greensboro Day School capture the NCISAA 3A state championship, contributing 11 points in a 46–39 victory over Concord Academy. It marked Flagg's third state title in three different states during his high school career.

Recruitment Flagg was rated as a three-star recruit in the class of 2025 by ESPN.

On October 30, 2024, Flagg announced his commitment to the University of Maine via social media. He has inked three Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals and is popular with the hometown crowds.

Playing style Flagg is known for his versatility and basketball intelligence. At 6-foot-7, he can play both forward positions and is praised for his defensive abilities, rebounding, and passing skills. His trainer, Matt MacKenzie, has described him as a player who "puts his body on the line" and excels at the fundamental aspects of basketball, including taking charges, setting screens, and facilitating for teammates.