Cooper Flagg Suffers Injury in Duke’s Victory Over Georgia Tech
Hey everyone, big news from the college basketball world! The ACC Tournament is in full swing, and Thursday’s game between Duke and Georgia Tech had fans on edge—not just because of the score, but because of a heart-stopping moment involving Duke’s rising star, Cooper Flagg.
Early in the game, things were looking rough for the Blue Devils. Georgia Tech came out strong, forcing Duke into a double-digit deficit. Shooting struggles plagued Duke, especially from beyond the arc, where they missed their first 13 attempts. But just as they started to turn things around, disaster struck.
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With only minutes left in the first half, Cooper Flagg went up for a block—something he’s known for—denying a layup attempt from Duncan Powell. But as he came down, he landed awkwardly on his left foot and immediately crumpled to the floor. The entire arena fell silent as Flagg struggled to get up. He couldn’t put any weight on his leg and had to be helped off the court, eventually being taken to the locker room in a wheelchair.
At halftime, Duke trailed 31-26, but the bigger concern wasn’t the score—it was Flagg’s health. Shortly after, news came in that he had suffered an ankle sprain, with X-rays coming back negative. That was a relief, but it still left everyone wondering when he’ll be able to return to the court. Head coach Jon Scheyer didn’t provide a definitive update, saying they would monitor the swelling before making any decisions.
Despite losing their top player, Duke came out strong in the second half, opening with a 12-0 run to take control of the game. Players like Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach stepped up, hitting crucial shots to keep Duke ahead. They ultimately secured a 78-70 victory over Georgia Tech, but it wasn’t the win fans were celebrating—it was the hope that Flagg’s injury isn’t serious.
This injury comes at the worst possible time, with Selection Sunday just days away. Flagg, who is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, has been a game-changer for Duke all season. Now, the question is whether he’ll be able to return in time for the deeper rounds of the tournament.
Stay tuned for more updates on Flagg’s condition as Duke moves forward in the ACC Tournament. Fingers crossed for a quick recovery!
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