By ADAM ZAGORIA Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg is expected to miss the ACC semifinals against rival North Carolina Friday night after injuring his ankle Thursday, NJ Advance Media has learned. Asked if there was any chance Flagg would play, a source close to him said, “None.” “It’s not about being ready to go tomorrow,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. “That’s not the … [Read more...] about Duke’s Cooper Flagg expected to miss ACC semifinals after ankle injury: source
Cooper Flagg exits with sprained left ankle vs. Georgia Tech in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
By SAM LANCE Duke fans everywhere are holding their breath. Star freshman Cooper Flagg, a frontrunner for National Player of the Year and the ACC Player of the Year, left the Blue Devils’ quarterfinal game against Georgia Tech with a left ankle injury. The injury was sustained at the 2:46-mark of the first half as Flagg skied for a rebound. He was helped to the locker … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg exits with sprained left ankle vs. Georgia Tech in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
Duke advances to ACC tournament semifinals despite Cooper Flagg’s injury
By SAM LANCE Duke’s standout freshman, Cooper Flagg, left the Blue Devils’ ACC tournament quarterfinal matchup against Georgia Tech late in the first half and didn’t return. His absence, however, was unable to hinder Duke’s ability to win. The Blue Devils played a dominant second half to defeat the Yellow Jackets, 78-70, securing their spot in the semifinals. Georgia Tech … [Read more...] about Duke advances to ACC tournament semifinals despite Cooper Flagg’s injury
Clemson adds Princeton’s leading scorer Jaelin Llewellyn
Clemson has added Princeton transfer Jaelin Llewellyn, the Tigers’ leading scorer last season. Llewellyn played three seasons at Princeton (2018-22) which included a cancelled 2020-21 season and will be immediately eligible for Clemson beginning in 2022-23. Llewellyn is a 6-2, 185-pound point guard with a 6-6 wingspan who earned First Team All-Ivy League last season. He … [Read more...] about Clemson adds Princeton’s leading scorer Jaelin Llewellyn
Duke’s Cooper Flagg headlines All-ACC team
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The premier name of the 2024-25 college basketball season Cooper Flagg earns the ACC player of the year crown. Here is how the rest of the ACC awards stacked up. Rookie of the Year – Cooper Flagg, G/F, DukeDefensive Player of the Year – Chucky Hepburn, Sr., G, LouisvilleMost Improved Player – Donald Hand Jr., So., Boston CollegeSixth Man of the Year – … [Read more...] about Duke’s Cooper Flagg headlines All-ACC team