Flagg's Injury Affects Duke's Tournament Prospects

Duke's star freshman Cooper Flagg suffered a sprained ankle during the ACC Tournament quarterfinals against Georgia Tech, causing concern among fans and impacting Duke's tournament outlook. Despite being ruled out for the remainder of the game, Flagg returned to the bench to support his team, and X-rays showed no broken bones. Coach Jon Scheyer stated that Flagg is unlikely to play in the upcoming semifinals, emphasizing the importance of his recovery for the NCAA tournament. The Blue Devils managed a comeback victory against Georgia Tech, led by Kon Knueppel's 28 points, despite missing Flagg's contributions. As a frontrunner for the National Player of the Year and a top NBA draft prospect, Flagg's injury raises questions about his participation in upcoming games. Duke's performance in the ACC Tournament semifinals and potentially the NCAA Tournament will continue to be monitored closely as fans and collectors consider the implications of Flagg's injury on his prospects.