Duke Blue Devil Men’s basketball star Cooper Flagg led the nation’s second place in the second place after defeating Florida State with 35 points Saturday night.
Flag was fouled in the first half and poked in the first half. He sat for about 11 minutes, but returned to the second half and scored 16 points In 100-65 victory.
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Duke’s Cooper Flagg reacted on the bench after an unexpected hit on the first half of the NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
“He was beaten and scratched,” said Flag’s teammate Sion James. “Cooper was one of the toughest guys I’ve ever played. I’m sure if he’s fine, he’ll be back. He’s back, better than ever.”
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer described the injury as an injured eyelid.
“As a basketball player, you’re not going to think about hurting your eyes,” Sheye said. “That’s not your head. I’ve never seen him look scared. I thought he was scared at first, so, because you don’t know I’m really serious or permanent…I’m really nervous about him.”
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) and Florida State’s Bostyn Holt competed for the ball in the second half of the NCAA college basketball game in Durham, North Carolina on Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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Scheyer added Flag had some “vision problems” which extended his return floor. After the game, Flag had no time to speak to the reporter.
Duke Star is widely regarded as the most popular choice 2025 NBA Draft. He averaged 19.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) reacted before Florida State’s Christian Nitu (11) after blocking Nitu’s shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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The Blue Devils have two games left for the regular season schedule. They will play Wake Forest on Monday and head to North Carolina on Saturday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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