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Playing for PJ Washington, Tyler Herro leads UK to win in unexpected way

Kentucky's John Calipari, players on win over Wofford to advance to Sweet 16 Matt Stone, Louisville Courier Journal

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Just in case Tyler Herro needed a reminder of what was at stake he left a reminder on his left wristband:

PJ 25.

“He wants to get back out on the floor, so the longer we play hopefully he’ll be back,” Herro said. “He’s one of our brothers. Just obviously play for him.”

Washington missed both of Kentucky’s games in the NCAA Tournament’s first weekend with a sprained left foot.

As his teammates cruised to a first-round win over No.