March Madness 2025 brings several significant injury concerns that could impact tournament outcomes. Here's what you need to know about the key players' status:

Memphis Tigers

• Tyrese Hunter (guard) doubtful with left leg injury
• Team's third-leading scorer and best three-point shooter (40.1%)
• Critical absence for their matchup against #12 Colorado State

Houston Cougars

• Jwan Roberts (forward) questionable with ankle injury
• Averages 10.8 PPG and 6.3 RPG
• Missed final two Big 12 Tournament games
• Team still dominated without him, beating BYU and Arizona

Duke Blue Devils

• Cooper Flagg's status improving after ankle injury in ACC Tournament
• Missed semifinal and final games
• Team's leader in points, assists, and rebounds
• Expected to play in first round, according to coach Scheyer

Iowa State Cyclones

• Keshon Gilbert (point guard) confirmed out for season with groin injury
• Tamin Lipsey (guard) questionable with groin injury
• Team struggled without Gilbert, losing in Big 12 quarterfinals

Alabama Crimson Tide

• Latrell Wrightsell Jr. out for season (Achilles)
• Grant Nelson questionable with knee injury
• Team's performance declined without Nelson (limited minutes in SEC Tournament)

Kentucky Wildcats

• Jaxson Robinson out for season (wrist injury)
• Lamont Butler (point guard) expected to return Friday
• Kerr Kriisa questionable with foot injury

These injury updates are crucial for bracket predictions and betting considerations as teams prepare for their first-round matchups.

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