Cooper Flagg cleared to play in NCAA tournament

Duke's Cooper Flagg, who injured his ankle during the ACC tournament, will be available for the NCAA tournament, according to NCAA official Dan Gavitt. This news comes after concerns about his injury affecting Duke's seeding. Flagg suffered the injury in a game against Georgia Tech and missed subsequent matches. X-rays showed no serious damage, and he has been recovering. Coach Jon Scheyer confirmed Flagg is improving and aims to have him ready for the tournament. Another Duke player, Maliq Brown, also sustained an injury that may impact his availability. Despite these challenges, Duke has had a strong season, winning the ACC regular-season title and several key nonconference games.