Duke Advances in ACC Tournament Despite Cooper Flagg Injury

In a dramatic ACC Tournament quarterfinal, Duke overcame a significant deficit to beat Georgia Tech 78-70, with Isaiah Evans stepping up in the absence of star freshman Cooper Flagg, who suffered a sprained ankle. Evans contributed 14 points, including Duke's first three-pointer after a dismal shooting start, as the Blue Devils rallied from a 14-point deficit. Coach Jon Scheyer praised Evans for his energy and shot-making, highlighting the team's resilience despite Flagg's injury, which was confirmed to be a sprain with negative X-rays. Duke's next challenge will be against North Carolina in the semifinals. Meanwhile, former Duke player Jaylen Blakes performed well for Stanford, helping secure a win in their ACC Tournament game, showcasing his growth since transferring.