Houston's Jamal Shead Suffers Ankle Injury in Sweet 16 Loss to Duke

The guard's sprain significantly impacted the team's performance, leading to their elimination from the NCAA Tournament.

Houston guard Jamal Shead sustained a sprained ankle during the Sweet 16 game against Duke, leading to a 54-51 loss.
Despite efforts to return to play, Shead's injury severely affected Houston's defense and offensive strategies.
Shead, a consensus All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year, was a key player for Houston throughout the season.
Duke advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time under second-year head coach Jon Scheyer.
Houston's loss marks the end of their season, highlighting the impact of injuries on their NCAA Tournament run.