Cooper Flagg cleared to play in NCAA Tournament

Duke University announced that Cooper Flagg will be available for the NCAA Tournament, according to NCAA Senior Vice President Dan Gavitt. This update follows concerns after Flagg suffered an ankle injury but X-rays showed no serious damage. Flagg did not play in the ACC Tournament semifinal against North Carolina and will miss the championship game against Louisville. He is expected to rest for about a week before the NCAA Tournament begins. Duke has a strong 30-3 record this season, largely due to Flagg's performance, averaging 18.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. His return is significant for Duke's tournament prospects.