Who are Cooper Flagg’s baller parents, Kelly and Ralph Flagg? The 18-year-old star of this year’s March Madness is already tipped for NBA greatness – following in his mum’s ‘fierce’ footsteps
He may only be 18, but the 6ft 9 inch Duke Blue Devils forward is a basketball star in the making – perhaps unsurprisingly once you get to know his parents …
Flagg’s non-identical twin brother Ace is also a formidable player, and has already committed to the University of Maine, their mother Kelly Flagg’s alma mater.
Kelly, who once took part in March Madness as a player herself, recently spoke to People magazine about what it’s like to attend the NCAA tournament as a parent.
“It’s funny. I know some moms this year have been like, ‘What? Oh, I haven’t booked a flight yet.’ And they’re like, ‘Oh, it’s so expensive.’ I’m like, ‘You should have done it like me, three months ago.’”
She went on to talk about superstitions she and her husband Ralph share – including picking specific courtside seats and avoiding team-branded clothes on game days.
So who are Cooper Flagg’s supportive parents, former ballers Kelly and Ralph Flagg? Here’s everything we know.
Kelly Bowman Flagg was a basketball star
While Cooper Flagg may be dominating the NCAA now, he’s not the only one in the family with an NCAA win.