Jon Scheyer provides injury update on Jeremy Roach after Round of 32
Duke advanced to the Sweet 16 on Sunday after a 38-point beatdown of James Madison in Brooklyn. It didn’t come without its battle scars, though, as more than one Blue Devil, including Jeremy Roach, was banged up in the blowout.
Jon Scheyer updated the status of Roach, who appeared to injure or dislocate something with his hand, following the 93-55 victory. He said that there’s no official word yet on what their plan is for him for the next round since they had yet to do an X-ray of his hand to determine the damage.
“Not yet,” said Scheyer. “We have to get an X-ray for Jeremy. Clearly looked like he dislocated his pinky.”
Roach went to the bench immediately following a play where he swiped at a ball as he clasped his hand. You could see medical personnel working on his hand and fingers as Roach clearly was bothered from the discomfort of it over on the bench.
Still, Roach returned to the game a few minutes later after the staff taped the fingers together.
In total, Roach played 34 minutes during the Round of 32 win over the Dukes. He finished the game with 15 points, six assists, and a pair of steals. He also shot 5-8 (62.5%) from the field, including a three on two attempts, and made all of his free throws.
While he played well, the entire backcourt for Duke went off against JMU as the key for them in the victory. Jared McCain made eight threes at a blistering 72.7% clip en route to a 30-point outing while Tyrese Proctor also contributed 18 points and five assists of his own.
While Duke put on a clinic, the focus immediately turned to No. 1 Houston in the Sweet 16 and, as such, the availability of their players as they head to Dallas. However, as far as official word, Scheyer didn’t have one for Roach yet until they gave him a full look after the game.
“Obviously we have to get him examined and checked out but I don’t know his status yet,” said Scheyer.
Sweet 16 game times, TV schedule announced
The first two rounds of the 2024 NCAA Tournament are in the books. Now, it’s time for the Sweet Sixteen, and the full schedule has officially been announced.
There’s plenty of intrigue as the race to the Final Four heats up with 16 teams remaining in the March Madness field in games on either Thursday or Friday. (All times Eastern)
2024 NCAA Tournament: East Region
5. San Diego State vs. 1. UConn – March 28, 7:39 p.m. (TBS)
2. Iowa State vs. 3. Illinois – March 28, approx. 10:09 p.m. (TBS)
West Region
2. Arizona vs. No. 6 Clemson – March 28, 7:09 p.m. (CBS)
1. North Carolina vs. 4 Alabama – March 28, approx. 9:39 p.m. (CBS)
South Region
1. Houston vs. 4. Duke – March 29, approx. 9:39 p.m. (CBS)
11. NC State vs. 2. Marquette – March 29, 7:09 p.m. (CBS)
Midwest Region
1. Purdue vs. 5. Gonzaga – March 29, 7:39 p.m. (TBS)
2. Tennessee vs. 3. Creighton – March 29, approx. 10:09 p.m. (TBS)