Duke's Cooper Flagg cleared for NCAA tournament participation

Duke's Cooper Flagg, who injured his ankle during the ACC tournament, will be available for the NCAA tournament, according to NCAA official Dan Gavitt. This announcement comes after concerns about his injury affecting Duke's seeding. Flagg, the ACC player of the year and a top NBA draft prospect, was ruled out of the ACC title game but is recovering well. X-rays showed no serious damage, and Duke's coach is optimistic about his readiness for the tournament. Another Duke player, Maliq Brown, also suffered an injury that may impact his status for the NCAA tournament. The team is focused on preparing both players for the upcoming games.