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Flagg a Defensive Beast as USA U-17 Wins Gold Defeating Spain 79-67 [VIDEO]
Newport Maine's Cooper Flagg was a defensive beast with nearly a Triple Double, as the USA U-17 beat host Spain in the Gold Medal game in Malaga, Spain 79-67.
Spain led until midway in the 3rd Quarter when the USA went on a 29-13 run, to lead 62-51 at the end of the 3rd Quarter.
Cooper Flagg had 10 points with 17 rebounds. He had 8 steals, 2 assists and 4 blocks. He played 26 minutes and 39 seconds, the most he played in the tournament in any game.
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