Duke's Cooper Flagg Injured During ACC Tournament Game
Star freshman Cooper Flagg injures left ankle in ACC Tournament but returns to bench; Duke wins against Georgia Tech. X-rays negative, recovery ongoing.
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Duke Blue Devils' Cooper Flagg, a top NBA draft prospect, was injured during the ACC Tournament game against Georgia Tech. Flagg landed awkwardly on his left ankle while attempting to grab a rebound, leading to him being wheeled off for further evaluation. Despite the injury, X-rays were negative, and he returned to the bench in the second half. Duke's coach noted there's swelling, and Flagg's recovery will be monitored as they advance in the tournament. Duke won the game 78-70, with standout performances from teammates Kon Knueppel and Isaiah Evans.
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Cooper Flagg suffered a sprained left ankle during the game.
Duke rallied in the second half to win the game 78-70 against Georgia Tech.
X-rays were negative, but there is swelling, and his recovery will be monitored. Coach Jon Scheyer indicated it's unlikely he'll play in the next game.
If Flagg misses significant time, it could impact Duke's chances, but the team has other strong players like Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach.
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