Cooper Flagg injures ankle during ACC Tournament quarterfinal

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg injured his left ankle during the ACC Tournament quarterfinal against Georgia Tech. He left the game with help from trainers and was later ruled out for the remainder of the match, which Duke won 78-70. Flagg, a leading candidate for National Player of the Year, was seen walking gingerly after the injury. Earlier in the game, teammate Maliq Brown also suffered an injury and was ruled out. Duke's championship odds fluctuated significantly following Flagg's injury. Duke has four other five-star recruits on its roster, including projected lottery picks. The team remains a strong contender for the NCAA championship, despite concerns about Flagg's availability moving forward.