The Men’s March Madness tournament has hit the Sweet 16 as of March 26, 2025. With the stakes rising, injuries are shaking up the field. Some teams are without key contributors or managing banged-up stars. Here’s a look at who’s hurting as the next round looms.
All the Injury Reports of Men’s March Madness in Sweet 16
Duke Blue Devils (No. 1 Seed, East Region)
Cooper Flagg (Forward): The freshman star and projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft suffered a left ankle sprain during the ACC Tournament quarterfinals against Georgia Tech. He missed Duke’s final two ACC Tournament games but was active for the NCAA Tournament opener and has played in both games so far, including a dominant win over Baylor to reach the Sweet 16.
Cooper Flagg exited the game and was helped to the locker room after appearing to injure his left ankle in the first half against Georgia Tech. pic.twitter.com/EiUslVt0ZM
— ESPN (@espn) March 13, 2025
Maliq Brown (Forward): A key player for the team’s defense, Brown re-dislocated his shoulder in the same ACC Tournament game where Flagg was injured. His status remains uncertain for the Sweet 16 matchup against Arizona.
Houston Cougars (No. 1 Seed, Midwest Region)
J’Wan Roberts (Forward): The senior forward missed the final two games of the Big 12 Tournament with an ankle injury but returned for Houston’s NCAA Tournament games against SIU Edwardsville and Gonzaga. He played 32 minutes against Gonzaga, contributing 18 points and eight rebounds, suggesting he’s back to full strength.
Kentucky Wildcats (No. 3 Seed, Midwest Region)
Jaxson Robinson (Guard): Kentucky’s second-leading scorer (13.0 PPG) suffered a season-ending wrist injury, missing the NCAA Tournament entirely. His absence has been mitigated by the return of point guard Lamont Butler (11.5 PPG, 4.3 APG), who recovered from a shoulder injury sustained in the SEC Tournament.
Kerr Kriisa (Guard): The transfer guard (4.4 PPG, 3.8 APG) has been questionable with a foot injury since early December but could return for the Sweet 16.
Arkansas Razorbacks (No. 10 Seed, West Region)
Adou Thiero (Guard/Forward): Arkansas’s leading scorer has been dealing with a knee injury. He missed earlier games, but reports suggest he might return for the Sweet 16 against Texas Tech.
Boogie Fland (Guard): Sidelined for two months with a thumb injury requiring surgery, Fland returned for the NCAA Tournament, contributing six points off the bench in both wins. He’s not yet at full strength, but his availability has been critical for Arkansas’s surprising run as the only double-digit seed left.
Texas Tech Red Raiders (No. 3 Seed, West Region)
Chance McMillian (Guard): The starting guard (stats around 10-14 PPG) suffered an ankle injury during the Big 12 Tournament and missed initial NCAA games. He returned to play in both tournament wins, scoring a season-high 28 points against Drake to reach the Sweet 16.
Darrion Williams (Guard/Forward): Williams (likely 10-13 PPG) also missed Big 12 Tournament action but has been available for the NCAA Tournament, leading Texas Tech with 13 and 28 points in their first two games. His health appears stable for now.
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Auburn Tigers (No. 1 Seed, South Region)
Johni Broome (Forward): Auburn’s star (18.6 PPG, 10.6 RPG) has been managing ankle and shoulder injuries throughout the season. He’s played through them, including in wins over Norfolk State and Creighton to reach the Sweet 16, but didn’t look fully himself in a recent game against Alabama.
Most Sweet 16 teams like Michigan State, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Purdue, Maryland, Arizona, Michigan, BYU, and Ole Miss report no major injuries. Ole Miss advanced after Iowa State’s Keshon Gilbert, a 13.4-point scorer, missed their game with a groin injury. For now, the field looks mostly fit for a fierce round starting March 27.
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