Duke's Maliq Brown sidelined after dislocating shoulder against Virginia

Duke junior forward Maliq Brown suffered a dislocated left shoulder during the Blue Devils' 80-62 victory over Virginia. The injury occurred with 1:21 remaining in the first half, and Brown did not return to the game. Coach Jon Scheyer described Brown's absence as a 'big loss' for the team, as he has been a significant contributor since transferring from Syracuse. Brown is scheduled for imaging to assess the injury's severity, which could impact his availability for the upcoming game against Illinois at Madison Square Garden. This season, Brown has averaged 2.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. His potential absence raises concerns about his return for the NCAA tournament in March if recovery takes longer than expected.