Duke Faces Persistent Cramping Issues in Loss to Kentucky
Coach Jon Scheyer expresses concern over recurring cramping problems affecting key players, including star freshman Cooper Flagg.
Overview
- Star freshman Cooper Flagg scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds despite physical struggles late in the game.
- Freshman center Khaman Maluach played only 23 minutes due to cramping, contributing 10 points and seven rebounds.
- Graduate guard Sion James left the game with a shoulder injury after a collision, with no immediate update on his condition.
- Coach Scheyer plans to meet with the training staff to address the cramping issues affecting his young team.
- Duke previously experienced similar problems with cramping in games against Army, impacting Flagg's performance.