Cooper Flagg out for ACC Championship game due to injury
Duke's star player, Cooper Flagg, will not play in the ACC Championship due to a left ankle injury. He was injured during the quarterfinals against Georgia Tech and was seen in a wheelchair after the incident. Duke coach Jon Scheyer confirmed Flagg's absence after the team's semifinal win over North Carolina. Flagg and teammate Maliq Brown, who is also injured, were both on the bench during the game. Flagg, a top NBA prospect, had been named ACC player and newcomer of the year. His injury raises concerns for Duke as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament.