Kentucky F Washington questionable for Sweet 16
Kentucky standout forward PJ Washington, who didn't play in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament because of a foot injury, is questionable for Friday's Sweet 16 game against Houston in the Midwest region.
"I don't know," coach John Calipari said at a press conference on Thursday. "If he doesn't play at all, I wouldn't be surprised."
If Washington is able to manage the pain and play, it likely would be on a minutes restriction. Calipari said he would be "stunned" if the sophomore could go for more than about 15 to 18 minutes Friday.
Washington has been out with a sprained foot, suffered against Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference tournament semifinals on March 16.
He had a cast removed from the foot Tuesday.
"It's just up in the air right now," Washington told reporters in the locker room before Thursday's practice. "I haven't done anything on it yet. I don't know where I'm at. I just know I feel a lot better than what I was."
Washington is averaging 14.8 points and 7.5 rebounds this season. He was a first-team All-SEC selection and is viewed as an NBA first-round draft prospect should he decide to leave school.
--Field Level Media
