Duke Blue Devils freshman center Khaman Malucch threw up on the court during Monday night's ACC matchup against NC State.
It happened with under 4:30 remaining in regulation with Duke leading 63-62. While Duke guard Cooper Flagg had the ball near the three-point line, Malucch began to back off of guarding Brandon Huntley-Hatfield near the baseline when he began to feel sick. As Flagg dribbled towards the basket and got fouled by Dontrez Styles, Maluach lost his lunch along the baseline underneath the basket.
VOMIT WARNING: Khaman Maluach loses his lunch in the clutch. Hope the big guy is okay! pic.twitter.com/na117o0PN2
— Dray Mottishaw (@draymottishaw) January 28, 2025
Play was stopped due to the foul, which provided a convenient moment to clean up the court. Maluach laid down on the court so that the Duke medical staff could check him out. We hope Maluach is OK.
We have seen our share of athletes vomit during games, and it is not a pleasant sight. While athletes are giving their all out on the field, some puking is bound to happen from time to time.
Maluach finished the game with 4 points and 8 rebounds in 27 minutes as the number-2 Blue Devils pulled away late for the 74-64 win to remain undefeated in conference play.
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