Kentucky commit Tyrese Maxey played in just 14 minutes of a 27-point blowout over Puerto Rico after spraining his right ankle in the second quarter. After the game coach Bill Self said, “Tyrese will be missed,” but did not report any structural damage. Maxey could return Friday or Saturday but they will not push him to play.
While speaking with reporters, the Kansas head coach was asked to share his thoughts about being matched-up with Kentucky in the Big XII/SEC Challenge for the third time in four years. “That’s who we wanted,” said Self.
T.J. will have more from north of the border once he rides his moose back to some internet.