In a shocking turn of events during the ACC Championship, Duke University's star player, Flag, sprained his ankle, sending ripples through NBA scouting circles. This article delves into the details surrounding Flag's injury, its implications for his future in college basketball, and what it means for NBA teams looking to draft him.

Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, sprained his left ankle and was placed in a wheelchair during the ACC Tournament on Thursday. Flagg did not return to the top-seeded Blue Devils’ 78-70 quarterfinal win against the eighth-seeded Yellow Jackets, but X-rays were negative, head coach Jon Scheyer said.