Cooper Flagg injures ankle during ACC Tournament game

Duke forward Cooper Flagg injured his left ankle during the ACC Tournament game against Georgia Tech on Thursday. He was ruled out for the rest of the game after landing awkwardly while going for a rebound. Flagg was taken to the locker room for evaluation and transported by wheelchair. He returned to the bench in the second half without a boot. Duke coach Jon Scheyer indicated Flagg's availability for future games is uncertain. Flagg is a top prospect for the upcoming NBA Draft, averaging 19.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists this season. He was named the 2024 Gatorade National Player of the Year and committed to Duke in October 2023.