Cooper Flagg out for Duke's ACC final due to injury

Cooper Flagg will miss Duke's ACC tournament final against Louisville due to an ankle injury. He and teammate Maliq Brown were sidelined during the semifinal win over North Carolina, where Duke nearly lost a significant lead. Flagg sprained his left ankle and Brown re-injured his shoulder in the previous game. Duke's coach confirmed both players would not participate in the championship game, with Flagg's return uncertain. Despite their absence, Duke won the semifinal 74-71. The team is preparing for March Madness next week, but their performance without Flagg and Brown raises concerns about their depth.