Cooper Flagg injures ankle during ACC Tournament opener

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg injured his left ankle during the ACC Tournament opener against Georgia Tech. He was helped off the court and ruled out for the game, though he later returned to the bench. Flagg's injury raises concerns about his availability for the rest of the ACC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament. Despite the injury, Duke won the game and advanced to the semifinals. Flagg is a top prospect for the upcoming NBA Draft, averaging 19.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists this season. His recovery will be closely watched by NBA teams.