With as much attention as the Colorado football team is currently drawing, the Buffs men’s basketball team should draw plenty of eyeballs as well in their upcoming 2023-2024 season.
Top prospect and projected NBA lottery pick Cody Williams is a huge reason why, and head coach Tad Boyle is trying to do whatever it takes to make the NCAA Tournament.
The Buffs, however, held their first preseason practice on Monday without a few prominent names, per Nikki Edwards of CU Sports Report.
J’Vonne Hadley is dealing with an illness but should be back later in the week. KJ Simpson, who should be one of the Pac-12’s top point guards this season, has an ankle injury and Eddie Lampkin Jr., a center who transferred in from TCU, has a back injury that is going to keep him out for some time.
None of that is good news, although the situations with Hadley and Simpson are temporary and Lampkin is expected to be ready when the season begins.
As training camp continues, it will be interesting to see if the Buffs can stay healthy heading into the season, especially with high expectations.
"We've had more sickness in the fall than we've ever had here," Boyle said.
– Hadley (illness) looking to be back Thursday.
– Simpson (ankle) will be active tomorrow.
– Lampkin (back) is going to be, "out for a little while longer." He should be ready before the season.— Nikki Edwards (@nikkiedwardsss) September 25, 2023
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