Kelly sprains foot, to miss ACCs for No. 6 Duke

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke says forward Ryan Kelly will miss this week's Atlantic Coast Conference tournament with a sprained right foot.

Team officials said Kelly sprained his foot Tuesday during practice, and he will be monitored over the weekend and re-evaluated March 12.

The loss of Kelly makes the sixth-ranked Blue Devils' pursuit of a fourth straight ACC tournament title a significantly tougher task.

The 6-foot-11 junior averages 11.8 points and 5.4 rebounds while creating matchup problems because he is a scoring threat both on the perimeter and in the paint.

Second-seeded Duke (26-5) begins play Friday night in Atlanta against the Clemson-Virginia Tech winner.