Ace Flagg Commits to University of Maine

Ace Flagg, a Newport native and brother of Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, has committed to play basketball at the University of Maine for the 2025-2026 season. The 6-foot-7 forward, currently a senior at Greensboro Day School in North Carolina, made the announcement on Instagram, ending speculation after receiving offers from several Division I schools, including West Virginia and George Washington. Flagg averaged 2.6 points and 1.3 rebounds per game last season with Montverde Academy, a national champion team, and is ranked as the 45th best power forward in the country by ESPN. His decision to return home is influenced by his mother's history with the Maine women's basketball team, and he aims to be a focal point for the Black Bears under Coach Chris Markwood. His commitment highlights a continued family legacy in Maine basketball, as both he and his brother gained national attention during their high school careers.