Hunter Dickinson injury update: NCAAB analyst drops promising take on Kansas Center ahead of 2024 NCAA tournament
The Kansas Jayhawks' big man, Hunter Dickinson, exited the game against Houston on March 10 due to an injury. Dickinson reportedly dislocated his right shoulder.
The Kansas center missed the game versus Cincinnati. His absence was noticeable, as Kansas lost 72-52 and collected 11 fewer rebounds.
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Hunter Dickinson Injury Update
NCAAB Analyst Jeff Goodman provided an update on Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar's injuries. Goodman stated that both players will play in the NCAA tournament, despite doubts about their fitness.
"Yeah, I talked to Kevin McCullar and he told me he will be back, you know, this was more of a precautionary deal just to get the rest he needed," said Goodman.
"He said he is feeling better, and trust me, Kevin McCullar and Hunter Dickinson are going to play. They are going to play in the NCAA Tournament."
"The question is how effective they are going to be after missing this time. Obviously they are veterans but you're still throwing them back into the situation that does not look very promising," he added.
Jayhawks coach Bill Self gave an update on the "Hawk Talk" on Monday night:
"Well, we got great news yesterday with Hunter, there's no surgery, he did not tear it," Self said. "Actually, he's far better off than what the doctors and the trainers even imagined ... He's already started rehab and all of those things.
"The bad news is he's not going to play this week ... so he'll be available to us with the NCAA Tournament. And not only available but he should be fine. I mean, he'll be conditioning and doing non-contact basketball stuff by Thursday or Friday."
How has Hunter Dickinson performed this season?
Dickinson has been exceptional for the Jayhawks. The big man is averaging a double-double with 18.0 points (85th in the league), 10.8 rebounds (8th in the league) and 2.2 assists while shooting 55% from the field.
Kansas' next game will be in the First Four on March 19.