ORONO, Maine — Kids from across Maine are getting the chance to learn from two of the state’s biggest basketball stars this weekend.
Cooper and Ace Flagg are back home, taking time away from gearing up for their NBA and college debuts to run a youth basketball camp in Orono.
The brothers are working with hundreds of young players, showing them skills and offering advice — all while making sure to connect with each camper.
“I feel like that's the whole reason we're here — just to have the visibility and give them this experience and give back to the community,” Cooper said.
“I remember when we were their age. We had players that we looked up to, so to be able to be that example for them is really nice,” Ace added.
The two-day camp, hosted by the Flagg family and ProCamps at the