Tyrese Proctor injury update: Jon Scheyer gives initial news on Duke star
Duke fans around the country held their breath late in Tuesday’s first half against Miami. Tyrese Proctor pulled up with an injury after attempting to contest a shot at the rim. The ESPN broadcast quickly ruled him out for the remainder of the game once coming out of the halftime locker room, causing for concern.
An initial update on Proctor has been provided via Duke head coach Jon Scheyer. X-rays and an MRI appear to be required after Proctor was hit in the leg. Nothing official yet as more information will be later once those check-ups are completed.
“We have to get him back, get X-rays, MRI,” Scheyer said. “He got hit in the leg; that’s the extent of what I know.”
Entering Tuesday, Proctor was averaging 12.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 43.5% from the field. He is also one of Duke’s top three-point threats at over 40%. While Cooper Flagg is the most important player on the roster, Proctor is a massive piece to the puzzle.
Tuesday was supposed to be a night of celebration for Proctor. He entered with 997 career points and surpassed the mark with a made three-point attempt with 14:36 remaining in the first half. After leaving the game with seven points on 2-5 shooting from the floor, it appears as if he will stay on 1,004 for a bit.
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More on Duke, finish to 2023-2024 regular season
With the Proctor injury, long-term is where questions will be asked — more so than short-term. Duke is one of the favorites to cut down the nets in San Antonio. Right now, they are projected to be a one-seed in the NCAA Tournament with the No. 2 overall spot. Finishing the year out strong is critical to seeing this come to fruition on Selection Sunday.
Entering Tuesday, Proctor was averaging 12.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 43.5% from the field. He is also one of Duke’s top three-point threats at over 40%. While Cooper Flagg is the most important player on the roster, Proctor is a massive piece to the puzzle.
Three games remain on the regular season schedule for Duke. Saturday will see Florida State come to Cameron Indoor before hosting in-state rival Wake Forest on Monday. March 8 will wrap up the regular season with an even bigger rivalry game, North Carolina. Game No. 1 against the Tar Heels went quite well and now, Duke is going for the sweep.