DURHAM, NC,None — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski says he's shutting down incoming freshman Quinn Cook until at least mid-September to allow his injured knee to heal further.
Krzyzewski said Tuesday that he "definitely" thinks Cook will be back by the time preseason practice starts in October. Team officials say Cook will travel with the Blue Devils on their trip later this week to China and Dubai, but won't play.
Cook played his senior year in high school last season with injured ligaments in his right knee. Krzyzewski says he could tell during recent pre-trip workouts that the knee wasn't strong enough. Krzyzewski says his goal is for Cook to resume individual workouts in September.
The Blue Devils leave Sunday and will play four exhibitions during their two-week trip.