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Jeremy Roach is not planning on letting a dislocated finger get in the best way of him placing on a present within the Candy Sixteen on Friday … the Duke hoops star tells TMZ Sports activities he’ll be good to go in opposition to Houston!
ICYMI, the senior guard injured his pinky through the Blue Devils’ NCAA event win over James Madison on Sunday.
Despite the fact that it appeared painful as hell, it fortunately wasn’t damaged … and in keeping with Roach, he will not be restricted a lot by the dinged digit when Duke faces off with the Cougars.
“It is nonetheless fairly sore proper now,” Roach stated, “however, it isn’t gonna have an effect on me for Friday.”
That’s music to the entire Duke followers’ ears … as Roach has been the important thing participant for the Blue Devils this season. Thus far, he is averaging 14 factors, 3.3 assists, and a couple of.5 rebounds per recreation!
The success, after all, has helped Roach land some NIL offers … together with one with pest management model Raid (get it, Roach?!) … which his mother loves.
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“Conserving the final title alive and nicely, that is large time,” Roach stated. “My mother was like, ‘That is the most effective NIL you’ve got ever achieved.’ They’re very joyful!”
Let’s have a look at if Roach — and his injured finger — can bug out on the courtroom this Friday and lead Duke to the Elite Eight.
