Cooper Flagg’s Big Test vs Kentucky: Breaking Down His Upside, Position, & NBA Potential

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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe and James Barlowe dig into Cooper Flagg’s big-time performance against Kentucky, where the star prospect posted 26 points and 12 rebounds but stumbled with three key mistakes in crunch time.

The hosts unpack Flagg’s game, exploring his long-term upside and positional fit at the NBA level. James sees Flagg as a natural small forward, while Rafael believes the forward spots are interchangeable in today’s league, envisioning an NBA coach who could creatively unlock Flagg’s potential.

In a thoughtful comparison segment, James offers a potential NBA comp for Flagg, and Rafael dives into Flagg’s unique developmental path, highlighting how his experience as a primary playmaker for an under-16 AAU team, combined with high-level competition at Montverde, has shaped his growth.

The duo provides a balanced look at Flagg’s strengths and areas for further refinement, giving fans an in-depth view of one of basketball’s most intriguing young talents.