Major 2025 March Madness Injury Updates: Cooper Flagg, Keshon Gilbert Status Before First Round
NCAA Tournament 2025: Key Injury Updates for First Round
Several significant injuries could impact the 2025 NCAA Tournament's first round. Here are the most important updates:
Duke's Cooper Flagg (Ankle)
- Suffered ankle injury during ACC Tournament quarterfinals
- Expected to play in first round
- Coach Scheyer stated playing is the "goal"
- Duke is #1 overall seed
Iowa State's Key Injuries
- Keshon Gilbert (Groin): Officially OUT for season
- Tamin Lipsey (Groin): Questionable for Friday's game vs Lipscomb
- Team is #3 seed facing #14 Lipscomb
Houston's Jwan Roberts (Ankle)
- Missed final two Big 12 Tournament games
- Status unclear for Thursday's game vs SIU Edwardsville
- Houston still 28.5-point favorites as #1 seed
Memphis's Tyrese Hunter (Leg)
- Currently in walking boot
- Third-leading scorer, top three-point shooter (40.1%)
- Status uncertain for game vs Colorado State
- Memphis (#5) listed as underdog against #12 CSU
Alabama Updates
- Grant Nelson (Knee): Questionable
- Latrell Wrightsell Jr (Achilles): Out for season
- Team finished 25-8 despite injuries
Kentucky's Returning Players
- Lamont Butler (Shoulder): Expected back Friday vs Troy
- Kerr Kriisa (Foot): Questionable, hasn't played since December
- Jaxson Robinson (Wrist): Out for season
Two San Francisco 49ers players huddle
All injury statuses current as of March 20, 2025, 9:17 AM ET. Updates may occur before tipoff.