‘A Big F**k You�? Cooper Flagg’s Mom Breaks Silence on Viral Celebration, UNC Fans Won’t Like This

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 11, 2025, 09:26 IST

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Kelly Bowman Flagg, mother of Duke player Cooper Flagg, energetically celebrated his dunk against North Carolina. Her viral reaction sparked due to harassment from UNC fans. She later addressed this incident on Facebook, apologizing for her language but standing by her actions.

‘A Big F**k You�? Cooper Flagg’s Mom Breaks Silence on Viral Celebration, UNC Fans Won’t Like This

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Hold onto your hats, folks, because the genteel world of college basketball just got a whole lot spicier. Forget polite applause and restrained cheers; we're talking full-blown, unabashed, "on his f***ing head" energy. Yes, you heard that right. Cooper Flagg’s mom, Kelly Bowman Flagg, has officially entered the hall of fame of iconic sports parent moments, and she’s not backing down.
For those living under a rock, Cooper Flagg, the Duke phenom, recently unleashed a thunderous dunk against the University of North Carolina, and his mom’s reaction? Pure, unadulterated passion. Cameras caught Kelly Bowman Flagg yelling, "On his head!" while emphatically patting her own head, and, let’s be honest, a few other choice words that might make your grandma blush. The clip went viral faster than a poorly guarded fast break, and the internet exploded.

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Now, after the digital dust settled, Kelly has addressed the controversy on Facebook, offering a mix of apology and defiance that’s as entertaining as the original celebration. She apologized for her language, acknowledging it “wasn’t my best look,�?but quickly clarified that her “real�?friends weren’t surprised.

The real kicker? She blamed the “classless a-holes�?of the UNC fan base for provoking her outburst. Apparently, the Flagg entourage endured a barrage of “crudeness�?and “harassment�?from the moment they stepped into the arena. According to Kelly, the vitriol was directed not only at her and her husband but also at their 18-year-old son and his teammates.
"We were taken aback by the crudeness of the UNC fans as we made our way into the arena," she wrote. "They continued to harass us with much worse being spewed in our direction as well as at our 18-year-old son and his teammates throughout the entirety of the game."
So, the "on his head" celebration? It was, in her words, “a moment of being so proud of our kid and also a big F-you to the entire Carolina fan base.�?And just to drive the point home, she added a poop emoji for good measure.
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This unapologetic defense of her son and a fiery rebuke of opposing fans has cemented her status as a legend. While some might clutch their pearls, others are applauding her raw, unfiltered support. With Cooper Flagg projected to be a top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, or potentially staying at Duke, one thing is certain: the Flagg family is bringing the heat, both on and off the court. And Kelly Bowman Flagg? She’s just getting warmed up.

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Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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