The Duke Blue Devils recently faced off against Georgia Tech in the thrilling opening round of the ACC Tournament, held at the Spectrum Center. Ultimately, Duke emerged victorious with a score of 78-70. However, the team experienced a significant blow as their standout player, Cooper Flagg, sustained an injury during the match.
With 2:50 left in the first half, Flagg made a significant leap to secure a crucial rebound. Unfortunately, as he landed, he rolled his left ankle and fell on the floor. After a brief moment, he attempted to stand up, but pain shot through his ankle, making it impossible for him to put any weight on it.
Recognizing the severity of the situation, his teammates and the coaching staff quickly rushed onto the court to assess him. Unable to walk, Flagg was eventually assisted off the floor and taken to the locker room in a wheelchair. He was clearly frustrated and in discomfort, as he left the game.
Cooper Flagg is down and holding his ankle… pic.twitter.com/bmUeIGEXSZ
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 13, 2025
Cooper Flagg is in a wheelchair after leaving the game with a left ankle injury.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 13, 2025
Prayers up 🙏 pic.twitter.com/4bRldv6RWK
Flagg returned to the bench to support his team in the second half. He scored two points and grabbed four rebounds during the game against Georgia Tech.
Fans Unite In Prayer For Cooper Flagg After He Leaves Game In Wheelchair
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When news of Cooper Flagg’s injury surfaced on social media, accompanied by a video showing him in a wheelchair, the response from fans was overwhelming. Supporters flooded the comment section with heartfelt messages of encouragement and prayers, expressing their hopes for his swift recovery and offering emotional support. The outpouring of love and solidarity showcased the strong connection between Flagg and his dedicated fan base.
Darn! Prayers up Coop!
— Tosin (Uno) (@Cosimo_diMedici) March 13, 2025
Pray for Cooper Flagg.
— rehan (@ITZ0341) March 13, 2025
That didn’t look good at all, hope he’s okay
— Danny🇺🇸 (@Fivixz) March 13, 2025
I hope Cooper Flagg is okay and that ankle injury isn’t anything serious
— Lakers On 𝕏 (@LakersOnX) March 13, 2025
Appreciate Flagg's hustle. Hopefully its not serious
— Ernest (@Mr_Rdz3) March 13, 2025
Oh no
— Jacob Ebani (@EbaniJacob) March 13, 2025
Flagg has significantly influenced the college basketball scene with his exceptional skills and talents. Fans are understandably worried about his injury, eagerly anticipating some positive updates.
