Adam Flagler

Adam Michael Flagler (born December 1, 1999) is an American professional basketball player who is a free agent. He played college basketball for the Baylor Bears of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the Presbyterian Blue Hose.

Adam Flagler
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1999-12-01) December 1, 1999
Duluth, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolDuluth (Duluth, Georgia)
College
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Flagler grew up playing baseball, football and basketball. He played basketball at Duluth High School in Duluth, Georgia.[1] Flagler left as the school's all-time leader in points (1,300) and three-pointers (227).[2] He was a two-time all-county selection.[1] He committed to playing college basketball for Presbyterian, the only NCAA Division I program to offer him a scholarship.[3]

College career

On November 19, 2018, Flagler scored a career-high 29 points, making seven three-pointers, in an 80–65 loss to UCLA.[4] As a freshman at Presbyterian, he averaged 15.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, scoring the most points by a freshman in program Division I history. Flagler earned Big South Freshman of the Year honors and was a five-time Big South Freshman of the Week, a conference record.[5] After the offseason departure of head coach Dustin Kerns, he transferred to Baylor and sat out for one year due to transfer rules. During his redshirt year, Flagler improved his all-around game by practicing against Jared Butler, Davion Mitchell and MaCio Teague. As a sophomore in 2021, he assumed a sixth man role for Baylor, which finished with a 28–2 record and won the first National Championship in school history.[1] Flagler averaged 9.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.[6] On February 19, 2022, he was ruled out due to a knee injury.[7] Flagler was named to the Second Team All-Big 12.[8] He averaged 13.8 points and 3.0 assists per game. Following the season, Flagler declared for the 2022 NBA draft, before returning to Baylor.[9] As a senior, he was named to the First Team All-Big 12.[10] After the 2023 season, Flagler declared for the NBA Draft once again.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Flagler signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 19, 2023, but was waived the next day.[11]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Presbyterian 363630.7.438.386.8353.41.3.8.315.9
2019–20 Baylor Redshirt Redshirt
2020–21 Baylor 28022.8.454.434.8722.31.4.9.09.1
2021–22 Baylor 313130.7.438.387.7412.23.01.1.113.8
2022–23 Baylor 323233.8.426.400.7902.44.61.2.115.6
Career 1299929.7.437.396.8082.62.61.0.113.8

Personal life

Flagler's older brother, DuVaughn, played college football as a wide receiver at Gardner–Webb and is an elementary school principal. Another older brother, Alex, played college basketball at Coker College and Cumberland University.[1]

References
  1. Werner, John (January 29, 2021). "Adam Flagler flying high for unbeaten No. 2 Baylor Bears". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  2. Woods, David (May 2, 2019). "Big South freshman of the year considers transfer to Butler". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  3. Goodman, Jeff (February 23, 2021). "Adam Flagler's Path to Waco / How Baylor Was Built". Stadium. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  4. "Duluth's Adam Flagler hits seven 3-pointers for Presbyterian against No. 17 UCLA". Gwinnett Daily Post. November 20, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  5. "Duluth grad Adam Flagler makes commitment to Baylor men's basketball program". Gwinnett Daily Post. May 7, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  6. O'Neil, Dana (May 11, 2021). "Ten thoughts on Baylor's 10 scholarship players as Scott Drew embarks on his title defense". The Athletic. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  7. Schultz, Nick (February 19, 2022). "Baylor announces two more key injuries ahead of TCU matchup". On3.com. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  8. Kelly, Eric (March 8, 2022). "James Akinjo and Adam Flagler make AP All-Big 12 teams". Fox 44 News. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  9. Allen, Jack (April 21, 2022). "Baylor's Flagler declares for NBA Draft". KXXV. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  10. "Flagler named first-team all-Big 12". Waco Tribune-Herald. March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  11. Hill, Arthur (October 20, 2023). "Thunder Sign, Waive Caleb McConnell, Adam Flagler". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
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