Former Kansas center Joel Embiid has suffered an injury to his right foot that could threaten his status as the possible the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, ESPN.com reported Thursday. Jeff Goodman of ESPN.com first reported the injury, which was later confirmed by his agent. The extent of the injury is not […]
Kansas can advance without Embiid
March 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Kansas Jayhawks get their first big test without freshman center Joel Embiid Thursday afternoon against Oklahoma State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo. If you’ve been visiting another planet and haven’t already heard, Embiid is trying to rehab his injured back in time to return to the […]
NCAA closely monitoring Embiid situation
March 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Kansas freshman center Joel Embiid, projected by many to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft this summer, will not play this week at the Big 12 Conference championship tournament but it’s safe to say he will be the most scrutinized college basketball player in the nation in advance of the NCAA tournament. […]
KU still uncertain whether Embiid can play Saturday
February 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The health of freshman center Joel Embiid has been a concern for the Kansas Jayhawks since Monday, when his playing time was limited because of back spasms during KU’s loss at Kansas State. Embiid has had tests, including a MRI on his back. Kansas coach Bill Self held his weekly press conference Thursday and discussed […]
FoxSports.com college basketball power rankings – Feb. 12
February 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As we begin the sprint to the finish line for the regular season and start looking ahead to March Madness, one of the developing stories has become injuries. Who will be healthy in time for the NCAA tournament? And, on the topic of players missing from action, how will the three-game suspension of Marcus Smart […]