INJURY SCARE FOR DUKE: Cooper Flagg Exits Game After Awkward Landing, Blue Devils’ Hopes Hang in Balance
Greensboro, NC – The Duke Blue Devils’ ACC Tournament hopes were dealt a significant blow when star player Cooper Flagg exited the game against Georgia Tech after an awkward landing. Flagg, a national Player of the Year candidate, was helped off the court and taken to the locker room for evaluation.
*THE INCIDENT*
The injury occurred with 5:12 remaining in the first half, when Flagg landed awkwardly after attempting a layup. He immediately clutched his knee and was unable to put weight on it. The Duke training staff rushed onto the court to attend to Flagg, and he was eventually helped off the court.
*FLAGG’S STATUS UNKNOWN*
The severity of Flagg’s injury is currently unknown, but the initial signs are not encouraging. Duke coach Jon Scheyer said in a halftime interview that Flagg would undergo further evaluation, but he was unsure of the extent of the injury.
*DUKE’S HOPES HANG IN BALANCE*
The loss of Flagg would be a devastating blow to the Blue Devils’ ACC Tournament hopes. Flagg is Duke’s leading scorer and rebounder, and his absence would leave a significant void in the lineup. The Blue Devils were already facing an uphill battle against Georgia Tech, and the loss of Flagg would make their task even more daunting.
*REACTING TO THE INJURY*
Duke fans and players alike were left stunned and concerned by the injury. “It’s always tough to see one of your teammates go down,” said Duke guard Jeremy Roach. “We’ll have to rally together and find a way to win without him.”
*WHAT’S NEXT FOR DUKE?*
The Blue Devils will have to regroup and refocus without Flagg. They will face a tough test in the second half against Georgia Tech, and their ACC Tournament hopes will depend on their ability to adapt to Flagg’s absence.
*STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES*
As more information becomes available on Flagg’s injury, we will provide updates. In the meantime, the Blue Devils will have to find a way to overcome the loss of their star player and keep their ACC Tournament hopes alive.
