Duke star Cooper Flagg has a smooth March Madness debut in his return from an ankle injury

Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg looked comfortable and unbothered in his NCAA Tournament debut as he returned from a sprained ankle

ABC News - 15h

Duke star Cooper Flagg has a smooth March Madness debut in his return from an ankle injury

Cooper Flagg had long watched March Madness and imagined being a part of it. A sprained ankle suffered last week wasn't about to delay that dream for Duke's freshman star. “I mean, this is ...

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Cooper Flagg injury status: Is Duke star playing in March Madness opener?

Cooper Flagg, who sprained his ankle a week ago in the ACC tournament, is available against Mount Saint Mary's in Duke's NCAA Tournament opener.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Cooper Flagg injury update: Will Duke basketball star play in March Madness?

Will Duke basketball's Cooper Flagg play in March Madness? Here's the latest injury updates and status for the Blue Devils' star freshman:

Yahoo Sports - 5d

March Madness 2025: Cooper Flagg's explosive return from injury solidifies Duke as NCAA Tournament favorite

Cooper Flagg returned from injury with highlight-reel plays and a strong start to a blowout win for Duke

CBS Sports - 16h

Cooper Flagg's grandma wore amazing custom sweater with his face on it for March Madness

Duke men's basketball star Cooper Flagg will return after suffering an injury during the ACC tournament, and he will have several fans supporting him.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

NCAA tournament 2025: Duke's Jon Scheyer expects Cooper Flagg to return from ankle injury for Friday's 1st-round game

Duke is optimistic about Cooper Flagg's return in time for NCAA tournament play.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

'Same ole Cooper': What Cooper Flagg, Duke basketball said about NCAA Tournament debut

Following a two-game absence because of an ankle injury, Cooper Flagg returned for Duke basketball in the NCAA Tournament. Here's what he said.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Expected Mega-Star Of March Madness Goes Down With 'Unfortunate' Injury

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, expected to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft if he enters, severely rolled his ankle.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Cooper Flagg injury: Duke star freshman cleared to return in 2025 NCAA Tournament opener on Friday

Flagg missed two games with an ankle injury suffered in the ACC Tournament

CBS Sports - 1d

Duke's Cooper Flagg leaves ACC quarterfinal game against Georgia Tech with ankle injury

Duke star Cooper Flagg left Thursday’s Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinal game with a left ankle injury and had to be helped to the locker room

ABC News - Mar. 13

Men's March Madness winners, losers: Cooper Flagg cruises in return, Memphis has problem

Cooper Flagg's exciting return could be the start of Duke's national title run, which could salvage a disappointing March for the ACC.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

NCAA says Duke's Cooper Flagg is expected to be available for March Madness

Flagg has missed multiple games in the ACC tournament with an ankle sprain.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Cooper Flagg injury update: Will Duke star play in ACC tournament title game?

Duke will play for the ACC tournament title on Saturday, while the Blue Devils star player, Cooper Flagg, continues to deal with an ankle injury.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

March Madness 2025: Duke's Cooper Flagg good to go for NCAA tournament after left ankle injury in ACC tourney

Flagg missed the final two games of the ACC tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Cooper Flagg injury update: Will Duke star play in ACC Tournament championship?

Here's the latest on Cooper Flagg's ankle injury, including whether he'll play vs. Louisville in Saturday's men's ACC tournament championship:

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Cooper Flagg injury update: Duke star freshman 'full steam ahead' with goal to play in NCAA Tournament opener

Duke coach Jon Scheyer said Sunday the team is eyeing Flagg to make his return on Friday in the first round

CBS Sports - 5d

Betting buzz: Flagg, Brown injuries sink Duke's short-term odds

The Duke Blue Devils saw their betting odds shift slightly after star Cooper Flagg suffered a left ankle injury Thursday afternoon.

ESPN - Mar. 14

Cooper Flagg injury: Duke teammates describe reactions, adjustments after star leaves ACC Tournament game

Flagg injured his left ankle, left the game, got x-rays and was seen in wheelchair in the bowels of the Spectrum Center

CBS Sports - Mar. 13

Flagg helped off with ankle injury; Duke survives

No. 1 Duke lost both Cooper Flagg (sprained left ankle) and Maliq Brown (dislocated shoudler) in the first half but held on to beat Ga. Tech in the ACC tournament.

ESPN - Mar. 13

Scheyer: Goal for Flagg to play in Friday opener

Duke coach Jon Scheyer told ESPN that the goal is for star freshman Cooper Flagg to play in Friday's first-round game following his ankle injury.

ESPN - 4d

Is Cooper Flagg playing today? Injury update for Duke basketball vs Mount St. Mary's

Is Cooper Flagg playing today in Duke basketball's March Madness game vs. Mount St. Mary's? Here's latest update on Flagg's status for first round.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Cooper Flagg injury update: X-rays negative after Duke star leaves ACC Tournament game with sprained ankle

Updating Flagg's injury, which created a see-saw effect in betting markets Thursday

CBS Sports - Mar. 13

Cooper Flagg injury update: Will Duke basketball star play vs. UNC?

Is Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg expected to play Friday night against North Carolina? Here's what we know.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Duke forward Cooper Flagg injures left ankle in ACC Tournament game

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, injured his left ankle during the Blue Devils’ ACC Tournament game on Thursday.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Freshman star Cooper Flagg is ready to go for No. 1 seed Duke in NCAA's East Region bracket

Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg says he’ll be ready to play fully in Thursday’s NCAA Tournament opener against Mount St. Mary’s as he recovers from a sprained ankle

ABC News - 1d

NCAA: Duke says Flagg to be available for tourney

Duke star Cooper Flagg, who suffered an ankle injury during the ACC tournament, will be available for the NCAA tournament, according to Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president of men's basketball.

ESPN - 6d

Cooper Flagg injury update: Duke superstar freshman expected to return for Blue Devils' NCAA Tournament opener

Duke has indicated to the selection committee that Flagg will be available for the NCAA Tournament

CBS Sports - 6d

NCAA Tournament East Region predictions: Duke has Cooper Flagg question entering March Madness

Duke is the favorite in the NCAA men's tournament East Region but the status of Cooper Flagg could open up the bracket for some strong contenders.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

'Pain-free' Flagg ready for Duke's tourney run

Cooper Flagg says he is "pain-free" following his ankle injury and expects to be fully healthy for Duke's NCAA tournament opener against Mount St. Mary's.

ESPN - 1d

Duke coach says Cooper Flagg playing in ACC tourney is 'not worth it'

Flagg's sprained ankle looms large for the Blue Devils with March Madness right around the corner. But Jon Scheyer appears to be taking the right approach.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Flagg (ankle) comes out of Duke win fully healthy

Cooper Flagg had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks in about 22 minutes for Duke on Friday, later saying his ankle was no worse for the wear.

ESPN - 9h

Cooper Flagg has seized the spotlight all year. He’s the biggest star heading into March Madness

Cooper Flagg will have to thrive amid the biggest spotlight of the sport in the NCAA Tournament, where college stars can become even bigger names amid the upsets and buzzer-beaters that captivate ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cooper Flagg's ankle injury triggers fallout for Duke, the NCAA Tournament and, uh, arch-rival North Carolina

Big decisions await the Duke brass after the National Player of the Year frontrunner went down with a sprained ankle

CBS Sports - Mar. 14

Flagg 'long shot' for ACC semis after ankle injury

Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg is a "real long shot" to play in the ACC tournament semifinals after suffering a sprained left ankle, coach Jon Scheyer said.

ESPN - Mar. 14

Duke's Cooper Flagg out vs. UNC in ACC tournament semifinal after ankle sprain

Will the NBA's likely No. 1 pick be ready for March Madness?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

March Madness 2025: Duke's Cooper Flagg, Texas' Tre Johnson headline list of top freshmen in the tournament

Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, headlines a star-studded group of freshmen in the NCAA Tournament

CBS Sports - 5d

March Madness Might Belong to Cooper Flagg. The N.B.A. Draft Definitely Will.

The Duke star isn’t the only player hoping to make an impression on teams in the N.C.A.A. tournament.

The New York Times - 3d

NCAA Tournament injury rankings: Cooper Flagg, Lamont Butler headline biggest March Madness stars on the mend

Inside the massive injuries that could shape the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

CBS Sports - 2d

No. 1 Duke beats Georgia Tech 78-70 after losing Flagg, Brown to injuries in ACC quarterfinals

Kon Knueppel scored 28 points as No. 1 Duke overcame injuries to star Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown to beat Georgia Tech 78-70 and advance to the ACC Tournament semifinals

ABC News - Mar. 13

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