Duke superstar freshman Cooper Flagg is "full steam ahead" to return on Friday for his team's opening NCAA Tournament game vs. the winner of the First Four matchup between No. 16 seeds Mount St. Mary's and American,

Duke is "full steam ahead" entering the NCAA tournament, and coach Jon Scheyer told ESPN on Sunday that the goal is for star freshman Cooper Flagg to play in Friday's first-round game following his ankle injury.

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg appeared to injure his left ankle after slipping under the basket and was helped to the locker room by two teammates late in the first half. He did not return.