PJ Washington will not play in Kentucky’s game against Abilene Christian on Thursday night, John Calipari tweeted. The player will be wearing a hard cast on his injured left foot, which called into question when or if he would play in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
Washington is Kentucky’s leading scorer (14.8 ppg) and rebounder (7.5 rpg) and go-to guy when adversity strikes.
“He’s a pivotal part of our team,” teammate Reid Travis said Wednesday. “Obviously, we’re a better team with him on the floor.”
Washington injured his left foot against Tennessee in Saturday’s Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals.