Cooper Flagg Injury

[J187Money]

That looked worse than Liam's. Sucks for Duke but he will be ok and fine for the long term. Guess the WSJ jumped the gun with the "Duke is unstoppable" article lol

 

[ec33]

The refs are really going to have to step it up.

That Duke/UConn matchup might need changing as well. Too risky, even if the game is in NC.

 

[uconn_jack]

He'll play in the Tournament, probably even 2nd game, but he will be slowed.

 

[uconnblueinky]

X rays were negative, they'll reassess tomorrow after seeing how bad the swelling is.

 

[jibsey]

X rays were negative, they'll reassess tomorrow after seeing how bad the swelling is.

That means no bones are broken. Ligaments don’t show up on an X-ray. Ultrasound yes to some degree and he wouldn’t have had a CAT scan or MRI that quickly.

 

[Husky25]

That means no bones are broken. Ligaments don’t show up on an X-ray. Ultrasound yes to some degree and he wouldn’t have had a CAT scan or MRI that quickly.

X-rays are a prereq. in order to get an MRI for insurance purposes.

 

[Chin Diesel]

The Boneyard MD analyses are going to be great for this.

 

[NewBlood]

#1 Goal - Win 3x against anyone
#2 Goal - Beat Duke

It would be dreamy if we could do both this year. 8/9 in the east could setup an interesting round 2 matchup

 

[husky8273]

X-rays are a prereq. in order to get an MRI for insurance purposes.

for normal patients. for Flagg less likely.

 

[uconngb]

I think he's fine - no boot, no ice.

But a wheelchair…..seriously, the only program in America that would put the kid in a wheelchair. So apropos

 

[uconngb]

X-rays are a prereq. in order to get an MRI for insurance purposes.

lol….,you think insurance is an issue here???

 

[jibsey]

lol….,you think insurance is an issue here???

Of course not.

 

[gsmooth]

Looked like a low ankle sprain but he came down with all his weight on it from above the rim. Would have to think at least a couple weeks

Impact of Flag's injury reminds me of Kenyon Martin's injury in 2000 on terms of changing championship picture.

 

[EROCK CONN]

Anti-inflammatories can be injected at the site of the injury. Plus they can use that spray freeze as well. Probably will be elevating it in a boot later today.

my wife usually just uses a tampon.

 

[Fishy]

But a wheelchair…..seriously, the only program in America that would put the kid in a wheelchair. So apropos

That’s kind of standard in some of the larger arenas, to be honest.

The medical room or wherever is way inside the building somewhere so it doesn’t make sense for an injured player to walk. Some actually just use golf carts.

 

[Chin Diesel]

That’s kind of standard in some of the larger arenas, to be honest.

The medical room or wherever is way inside the building somewhere so it doesn’t make sense for an injured player to walk. Some actually just use golf carts.

One of my bucket lists jobs is to drive the golf cart which picks up injured players and carts them off the field/court of play.

 

[Fishy]

One of my bucket lists jobs is to drive the golf cart which picks up injured players and carts them off the field/court of play.

I would just drive them to the parking lot and dump them.

 

[YukonDolt6]

There was discussion about this on a certain podcast about UNC's chances to improve their situation. Rob D said UNC needs 2 wins and their only chance is if Flagg gets food poisoning....

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Best case scenario is that he can comeback in the 2nd round of the NCAAT. Duke shoudn't need him against the #16 seed.

Judging by how far he turned that ankle, I’d say he’s out 8 to 10 weeks.

 

[bfs3]

You never want to wish an injury on anyone, especially a generational talent like him. Nevertheless, it does make Duke a little less intimidating if he is unable to play in the tournament.

Cooper Flagg injury update: Duke star ruled out after hurting ankle in ACC Tournament

Cooper Flagg hurt his left ankle in Duke's ACC tournament game vs. Georgia Tech and will miss the rest of the game.

www.usatoday.com

I’m a hater. I’m not afraid to admit that I hope he spends the rest of his life looking back at his time at Duke as being an underwhelming disappointment.

 

[mauconnfan]

I’m a hater. I’m not afraid to admit that I hope he spends the rest of his life looking back at his time at Duke as being an underwhelming disappointment.

Lol I agree. This thought process became much more apparent for me when his mom opened her fat mouth about the UNC fans last weekend. Screw her and Duke!

 

[UConnTrumbull]

I’m a hater. I’m not afraid to admit that I hope he spends the rest of his life looking back at his time at Duke as being an underwhelming disappointment.

My favorite response is always “I wish him the best!” Do we wish the D2 player the best? The random kid at Lehigh you never hear of? If you’re wishing everyone the best then the phrase is meaningless lol. Flagg is going to be the top pick in the draft I don’t have to wish him the best. He picked Duke over us, why should I wish him the best? With all that said obviously I hope he heals up quick.

 

[BlueandOG]

I hope he heals up and is a better player for the experience - after Duke is out of the tournament.

 

[ctbro1999]

He'll play in the Tournament, probably even 2nd game, but he will be slowed.

Yeah, even if he can play in the NCAAT, I doubt he'll be 100%.

 

[UCan3]

I hope he heals up and is a better player for the experience - after Duke is out of the tournament.

He would be foolish to play again this year (NCAA)

He really would.