Duke Basketball Suffers Another Injury

Duke Basketball Suffers Another Injury as Grayson Allen is Diagnosed with Sprained Ankle

Duke’s injury woes continue

Duke’s injury woes continued on Tuesday when the team announced that center Marques Bolden would be sidelined indefinitely with a right Knee Injury

The 6-foot-11 sophomore had been averaging 10.9 points and 6.5 rebounds in 21 games this season, but he will now miss the rest of the regular season and possibly the ACC tournament as well.

This is just the latest in a string of injuries for the Blue Devils who have also lost forward Jayson Tatum and guard Harry Giles to season-ending injuries. Duke is still awaiting the return of top recruit Bam Adebayo, who has been out since early December with a stress fracture in his left foot.

Another key player goes down

Another key player goes down for the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team as guard Alex O’Connell is lost for the season with a broken wrist

Duke’s depth will be tested

Duke’s depth will be tested as the team suffers another injury. Duke freshman star Zion Williamson is out for the season with a knee injury

How will Duke cope without another key player

Another key player is out for Duke Basketball as the team struggles with injuries.

This latest injury is to freshman forward Wendell Carter Jr., who has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

The 6-foot-10 Carter has been a key part of Duke’s rotation, averaging 13.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. He will likely miss at least four weeks of action.

This news comes just days after it was revealed that sophomore guard Grayson Allen would be sidelined indefinitely with a right ankle injury.

Allen is averaging team-highs of 21.5 points and 4.6 assists per game

Duke is already without its other starting guard, Matt Jones who is out with a broken pinkie finger.

The injuries have taken a toll on the team, which has lost three of its last five games.

It remains to be seen how Duke will cope without two of its Key Players for an extended period of time.

Can Duke still win without another key player

Duke’s men’s Basketball team has been hit by the injury bug hard this season. The latest victim is forward Zion Williamson who suffered a knee injury in Wednesday night’s game against UNC. Williamson is one of Duke’s best players and his absence will be felt.

The question now is, can Duke still win without Williamson? The answer is yes. Duke has a lot of talent on their roster and they have shown that they can win without Williamson before. However, it will be much harder to win without him and Duke will have to rely on other players to step up.

We’ll have to wait and see how Duke does without Williamson, but one thing is for sure, they will have their work cut out for them.

How will Duke’s rotation be affected

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team has been hit with another injury, as center Marques Bolden will miss 4-6 weeks with a knee injury. This is a significant blow to Duke, as Bolden was expected to be a key part of their rotation this season. With Bolden out, Duke will have to rely more heavily on freshmen Vernon Carey Jr. and Matthew Hurt It remains to be seen how Duke will adjust their lineup, but one thing is for sure: they will have to find a way to make do without one of their key players

What does this mean for Duke’s season

With the news that another Duke player is sidelined with an injury, fans are wondering what this means for the team’s season.

Although the team has faced a lot of adversity this season, they have still managed to remain one of the top teams in the country. However, with another key player out, it will be interesting to see how they perform in the upcoming games.

Can Duke still make a run at the title

Duke has suffered another injury as freshman center Vernon Carey Jr. sprained his right ankle in practice and will miss at least two weeks.

This is the second significant injury for the Blue Devils this season, as freshman guard Cassius Stanley missed six games with a stress reaction in his right leg.

The Carey injury comes at a particularly bad time for Duke, as the Blue Devils are set to begin a stretch of four games in eight days starting on Saturday against Boston College

What other teams will benefit from Duke’s injuries

With Duke center Marques Bolden going down with a knee injury, it’s fair to question how much depth the team really has. The loss of Bolden for an extended period of time will hurt Duke, but it will also open the door for other teams to potentially take advantage. Here are three teams that could benefit from Duke’s injuries.

1. North Carolina

With Duke’s big man out, North Carolina will have a much better chance to win the ACC. The Tar Heels have been struggling as of late, but they should be able to get back on track with Bolden sidelined.

2. Kentucky

Kentucky is another team that could benefit from Duke’s injuries. The Wildcats are currently ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll, but they have not looked like the best team in the country lately. With Duke’s injuries, Kentucky could potentially take over as the top team in the country.

3. UCLA

UCLA is currently No. 4 in the AP Poll, but the Bruins have struggled against quality opponents this season. However, with Duke’s injuries, UCLA could potentially make a run at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament

How will Duke’s injuries affect their recruiting

In the world of college basketball recruiting is everything. For a team like Duke, who relies heavily on one-and-done players, it is always important to have a strong recruiting class This year, Duke has been hit hard by the injury bug, losing multiple players to season-ending injuries. The most recent injury is to star freshman Zion Williamson who sprained his knee in a game against UNC.

While Duke is still expected to be a powerhouse next season, these injuries could have an effect on their recruiting. Some top recruits may not want to come to a school that has had so many injuries lately. It will be interesting to see how Duke’s Recruiting Class shapes up in the coming weeks.

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