March Madness Friday recap: Cooper Flagg and Duke are the ACC's last hope; South Carolina and UCLA roll in women's tournament

The Pitinos made history in the first round of the NCAA tournament with their respective wins.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - Mar. 15

UCLA, South Carolina, USC, Texas earn No. 1 seeds in women's NCAA Tournament

UCLA is the top overall seed in the women's NCAA March Madness tournament.

CBS News - 5d

NCAA's Gavitt: Duke, ACC tell selection committee Flagg will be available for March Madness

Top-ranked Duke and the Atlantic Coast Conference have informed the NCAA Tournament selection committee that freshman Cooper Flagg will be available for March Madness, NCAA senior vice president ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

No. 1 Duke rules out Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown with injuries for ACC semifinal vs. UNC

Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown have been ruled out for No. 1 Duke's game against North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Friday night because of injuries. Both players were ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

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 - 1d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

ACC tournament bracket, schedule: Cooper Flagg, Duke look to extend dominance with eyes on NCAA title

Can anyone stop Cooper Flagg and Duke?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

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

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

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 - 1d

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 - 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 - Mar. 15

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 - 6d

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

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

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer gives Cooper Flagg injury update before ACC Tournament championship game

Following Duke's win vs. UNC in the ACC Tournament, head coach Jon Scheyer provided an injury update on Cooper Flagg's status for the title game.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

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

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 - 6d

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 - 1d

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

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

Duke proves 'toughness' minus Flagg to win ACC

No. 1 Duke showed off its depth with Cooper Flagg sidelined and defeated 13th-ranked Louisville 73-62 to clinch its second ACC tournament title in three seasons under Jon Scheyer.

ESPN - 6d

Flagg officially a no go for Duke's semi vs. UNC

Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown are both out for Duke's ACC semifinal game against UNC on Friday night.

ESPN - Mar. 14

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and USC claim top seeds in women's NCAA Tournament

When the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament begins Friday, the UCLA Bruins will be its top overall seed.

NBC News - 6d

With Cooper Flagg in tournament, Maine's betting numbers could see boost

Mar. 20—The NCAA men's basketball tournament turned last March into Maine's biggest non-football betting month of the year. And as the Cooper Flagg story heads into March Madness, Maine this time ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Will Cooper Flagg be ready for the NCAA Tournament? Duke basketball's Jon Scheyer gives update

Following Duke basketball's ACC Tournament championship, head coach Jon Scheyer provided an update on Cooper Flagg ahead of the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Duke women’s basketball to face Lehigh to open March Madness in 2025 NCAA Tournament

Duke women's basketball just won its first ACC tournament championship in 12 years, and now the Blue Devils head into March Madness as a No. 2 seed.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

March Madness bracket revealed for 2025 NCAA women's tournament: UCLA takes top seed over South Carolina

The Bruins are the top seed in the NCAA tournament for the first time in history.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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 - 2d

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

2025 March Madness: What the women's NCAA tournament selection committee got right and wrong

Should South Carolina have been the No. 1 overall seed? Where are the Dukes?

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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

South Carolina vs Tennessee Tech prediction in March Madness: Prediction for 2025 NCAA opener

It's South Carolina vs Tennessee Tech in the first round of the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament. Here’s our prediction for the March Madness basketball game.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Women's NCAA tournament: How to watch Lauren Betts and UCLA vs. Southern

March Madness 2025: Here's how to watch the NCAA women's basketball tournament first-round game between UCLA and Southern on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Edwards leads No. 1 seed South Carolina to 108-48 win over Tennessee Tech to start March Madness

Freshman Joyce Edwards scored 22 points in her first women's NCAA Tournament game as No. 1 seed South Carolina powered to a 108-48 victory over Tennessee Tech on Friday

ABC News - 1d

UCLA, South Carolina atop AP women's poll

UCLA remained No. 1 in the Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday, one day after the Bruins earned the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history.

ESPN - 5d

Latest in March Madness Friday recap: Cooper Flagg and Duke are the ACC's last hope; South Carolina and UCLA roll in women's tournament

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