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
Duke star Cooper Flagg narrowly avoids serious eye injury in win
By ADAM ZAGORIA Duke star Cooper Flagg narrowly avoided a serious eye injury in Duke’s 100-65 rout of Florida State on Saturday. The presumed No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft was taken to the locker room in the first half after getting hit in the face a couple of times, including once where he was poked in the left eye and in serious pain. Flagg finished with 16 points, 6 … [Read more...] about Duke star Cooper Flagg narrowly avoids serious eye injury in win