March Madness 2025 features several key injuries that could impact tournament outcomes. Here's what you need to know about the most significant injuries affecting the tournament:

Duke - Cooper Flagg

• Suffered ankle injury in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
• Expected to play in first round
• "Goal" is to return Friday, per coach Jon Scheyer

Iowa State - Multiple Injuries

• Keshon Gilbert (point guard): Out for season with groin injury
• Tamin Lipsey: Questionable with groin injury, missed Big 12 Tournament
• Team plays Friday, giving extra recovery time

Houston - Jwan Roberts

• Missing with ankle injury
• Averaged 10.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG
• Status unclear for first round against SIU Edwardsville

Memphis - Tyrese Hunter

• Still in walking boot
• Team's best three-point shooter (40.1%)
• Doubtful for first-round game vs Colorado State

Alabama - Key Players Missing

• Latrell Wrightsell Jr: Out for season (Achilles)
• Grant Nelson: Questionable (knee injury)
• Impact showed in SEC Tournament loss to Florida

Kentucky Updates

• Jaxson Robinson: Out for season (wrist)
• Lamont Butler: Expected to return Friday vs Troy
• Kerr Kriisa: Questionable (foot injury), hasn't played since December

These injuries significantly impact tournament expectations and should be considered when making bracket picks or placing bets.

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