Duke Tops Georgia Tech Despite Cooper Flagg's Injury in ACC Quarterfinals

Freshman Kon Knueppel leads Duke's comeback while Flagg's ankle injury raises questions about his availability for upcoming games.

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg suffered a left ankle injury late in the first half, leaving his status for Friday's ACC semifinal uncertain.
Flagg, named ACC Player and Rookie of the Year earlier this week, underwent X-rays which were negative, but swelling is expected to be a challenge.
Freshman Kon Knueppel stepped up with a career-high 28 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, helping Duke recover from a 14-point first-half deficit.
Duke also lost forward Maliq Brown to a recurring shoulder injury, leaving the team with multiple uncertainties heading into the semifinals.
Duke, ranked No. 1 nationally, faces either North Carolina or Wake Forest next, with Flagg's availability potentially impacting their NCAA tournament outlook.