Duke Star Cooper Flagg Injures Ankle During ACC Tournament Game
The ACC Player of the Year exited Duke's matchup against Georgia Tech after rolling his ankle, leaving his status uncertain.
- Duke forward Cooper Flagg, the ACC Player and Rookie of the Year, left Thursday's ACC Tournament game against Georgia Tech with an ankle injury sustained while attempting a rebound.
- Flagg's departure occurred late in the first half, and his ability to return for the game or upcoming matches remains unclear.
- Duke entered the ACC Tournament as the No. 1-ranked team in the nation, riding an eight-game winning streak and aiming to secure the top seed in the NCAA Tournament.
- Georgia Tech, the eighth seed, advanced to face Duke after defeating Virginia and has shown strong recent form with four wins in their last five games.
- The Blue Devils previously defeated Georgia Tech decisively in December, but the Yellow Jackets are described as playing their best basketball of the season heading into this matchup.