Cooper Flagg, a remarkable high school basketball player from Maine, has attracted significant local fandom as he joins Duke University. One of his most fervent supporters, Bill Nemer, has transformed his home into a shrine for Flagg, showcasing his commitment and nearly obsessive admiration for the young athlete. Nemer, a veteran coach, believes Flagg’s story is monumental for Maine, with supporters gathering socially to celebrate and discuss Flagg’s impressive performances. The article captures not only Flagg’s talent but also the deep emotional connection he has forged with his home community.
Nemer's wife says he's obsessed, an accusation he has quit trying to refute. 'So, maybe I am a little obsessed,' he said. 'But this is the biggest sports story in Maine ever, and probably the biggest there ever will be.'
The world has gotten to see Flagg's talent this season at Duke, but here in Maine, there are those who witnessed Flagg's brilliance in its infancy.
...Nemer spent 40 years coaching high school sports in Maine, and when he moved to Newport just in time for Flagg's freshman season at Nokomis Regional High -- well, that was a gift from the universe.
...now, his Facebook page is a shrine to Flagg, an endless scroll of highlights, stats and overt gushing that might seem like hyperbole if it was directed at anyone other than college basketball's biggest star.
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