Notre Dame Coach Suffers Achilles Injury During Duke Game

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Notre Dame head men's basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry suffered an Achilles injury during Tuesday night's game against Duke, a team spokesperson confirmed. The extent of his injury was not specified, but Shrewsberry wore a large boot on his left foot and sat down on the bench throughout the second half.

Why it matters

Shrewsberry's injury is a major setback for the Notre Dame basketball program, as he is in his second season as the team's head coach. The Irish were already struggling, trailing Duke by 32 points at halftime, and now must find a way to navigate the rest of the season without their leader on the sidelines.

The details

Freshman forward Tommy Ahneman, who has not played yet this season due to a knee injury, helped Shrewsberry on and off the court as he walked to and from the halftime locker room. The team spokesperson said the story will be updated as more information becomes available on the extent of Shrewsberry's injury.

• The injury occurred during Tuesday night's game against Duke.

What’s next

The team spokesperson said the story will be updated as more information becomes available on the extent of Shrewsberry's injury.