Cooper Flagg out with ankle injury for Duke vs. UNC

Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown will not play for No. 1 Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinal against North Carolina due to injuries. Flagg sprained his left ankle, while Brown re-injured his left shoulder. The announcement came shortly before the game. Flagg arrived at the arena without a boot, while Brown was seen with his arm in a sling after being evaluated at a hospital. Duke coach Jon Scheyer indicated that Flagg's chances of playing were slim and mentioned the need to consider his health for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The long-term outlook for Brown remains uncertain.