Duke Star Jeremy Roach Says Dislocated Finger ‘Still Sore,’ But Ready For Houston

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 throughout the Blue Devils’ NCAA event win over James Madison on Sunday.

Although it regarded painful as hell, it fortunately wasn’t damaged … and in line with Roach, he will not be restricted a lot by the dinged digit when Duke faces off with the Cougars.

“It’s still pretty sore right now,” Roach stated, “but, it’s not gonna affect me for Friday.”

That’s music to all the Duke followers’ ears … as Roach has been the important thing participant for the Blue Devils this season. To this point, he is averaging 14 factors, 3.3 assists, and a pair of.5 rebounds per sport!

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.

“Keeping the last name alive and well, that’s big time,” Roach stated. “My mom was like, ‘This is the best NIL you’ve ever done.’ They’re very happy!”