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 towards Houston!

ICYMI, the senior guard injured his pinky through the Blue Devils’ NCAA match win over James Madison on Sunday.

Despite the fact that it seemed painful as hell, it fortunately wasn’t damaged … and in response to Roach, he will not be restricted a lot by the dinged digit when Duke faces off with the Cougars.

“It is nonetheless fairly sore proper now,” Roach stated, “however, it is not gonna have an effect on me for Friday.”

That’s music to the entire Duke followers’ ears … as Roach has been the important thing participant for the Blue Devils this season. Up to now, 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.

“Retaining the final title alive and properly, that is huge time,” Roach stated. “My mother was like, ‘That is the most effective NIL you have ever executed.’ They’re very completely satisfied!”

Let’s have a look at if Roach — and his injured finger — can bug out on the courtroom this Friday and lead Duke to the Elite Eight.