Jarred Vanderbilt provides update on his injured ankle ahead of NCAA Tournament
By Adam Spencer
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Kentucky F Jarred Vanderbilt missed the Wildcats’ run to the SEC Tournament title with an ankle injury, but he’s hoping to play in the NCAA Tournament.
However, the Wildcats will likely need to win two games before the talented rebounder will be able to return to the court.
On Wednesday in Boise, Vanderbilt said his ankle is about 70 percent healthy at the moment, meaning he likely won’t be able to play until the second weekend of the tournament:
Jarred Vanderbilt says his ankle is about 70 percent. He’s hoping Kentucky gets through the first weekend so he could possibly play in the regional. Vanderbilt missed the SEC tournament.
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) March 14, 2018
Coach John Calipari echoed the freshman’s sentiments, saying it’s a tough decision, but one that needs to be made for the good of the team:
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Even without Vanderbilt, Kentucky has been hot as of late. They’ll be a tough out in the tournament, but a potential matchup against Arizona looms large in the second round.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
