Cooper Flagg figures to be the most notable storyline of this year's NBA Draft. The Duke alum is one of the most highly-touted prospects in recent memory, a two-way phenom expected to impress from the moment he steps on the NBA floor.
Flagg's name has generated a lot of buzz over the past few years. Much of that has centered around his on-court prowess. Some have revolved around other parts of his life, from his family tree to his endorsements.
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As of late, Flagg's love life has come under increased scrutiny. Such is life when you're one of the most promising talents to hit the NBA in the past few decades.
So, does Flagg have a partner? And if so, who is it? The Sporting News has the latest on Flagg's alleged dating life.
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Does Cooper Flagg have a girlfriend?
It's currently unknown if Flagg has a girlfriend. The internet is rife with speculation, with the latest rumors linking Flagg with a fellow Montverde alum and collegiate athlete: Lola Ressler.
The two attended high school together and were named prom king and queen in 2024, dancing the night away to the tune of Ed Sheeran's "Perfect", per the South Lake Tablet.
The duo also appears to have collaborated on an old Tik Tok video. Clips of their choreography are routinely interpolated in Flagg's highlight videos.
@flockburg14 #cooperflagg #duke #cooperflagprom #nba #collegebasketball #marchmadness #viral #fyp #edit #mixtape ♬ original sound - flockburg
All other links between the two seem tenuous at best. We'll see if anything more tangible comes about in the future regarding the two's rumored relationship.
Who is Cooper Flagg's girlfriend?
Flagg has been linked with Ressler for about a year. The two went to prom together. Flagg sported a grey suit while Ressler rocked a navy blue dress with a high slint in the front, Sportskeeda reported.
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Tangible connections between the two have dried up in the year or since the rumors first emerged. Nevertheless, Flagg and Ressler follow each other on social media, so it seems they're at least in each other's orbit.
Who is Lola Ressler?
Ressler plays soccer at Wake Forest. Prior to her time with the Deacons, she starred on Montverde, leading the Eagles to a state title and claiming title game MVP honors. She was also named first-team All-Area. She was given three-star billing and listed as a top-200 recruit in her class, per Top Drawer Soccer.
Ressler didn't make an appearance in her freshman campaign at Wake Forest.