Duke's Cooper Flagg, Maliq Brown out for ACC semifinal

Duke University has announced that players Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown will not play in the ACC semifinal against North Carolina due to injuries. Flagg sprained his left ankle, while Brown re-injured a dislocated left shoulder. The injuries occurred during Duke's quarterfinal game against Georgia Tech. Flagg was seen walking without a boot, while Brown arrived with his arm in a sling after hospital evaluation. Duke coach Jon Scheyer indicated that Flagg's chances of playing were slim and mentioned concerns about his health for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The long-term outlook for Brown remains uncertain.