Texas A&M (21-8, 13-3 SEC) received some huge news just hours before their 8:00 PM CT. Tip-off vs. Ole Miss in the form of injured guard Manny Obaseki, who since breaking his hand in the Aggie’s win against the Florida Gators on Jan. 4th, has missed nearly two months of play in order to heal and rehab his way back on the court.
For the past two weeks, Head coach Buzz Williams provided numerous updates regarding Obaseki’s progress, while the sophomore even dressed out during the last two games against Tennessee and Mississippi State, providing some of the best signs of potentially returning much sooner than later. And out of nowhere, the good news finally came to light.
Texas A&M's Manny Obaseki (hand) is fully cleared for all basketball related activities, per a school spokesman. Hasn't played since 1/4, but has recently been in uniform. Averages 6.9 PPG.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 28, 2023
On Tuesday afternoon, CBS College basketball insider Jon Rothstein reported that, according to an unnamed school official associated with the program, Manny Obaseki has been cleared to return to all basketball-related activities ahead of Tuesday night’s game. Not only is this gigantic news for a team in need of an offensive spark off the bench after one of the worst second-half performances in their loss to Mississippi State on Saturday, but for an ascending player to finally get back to playing the game he loves, and helping Texas A&M and Buzz Williams reach their lofty postseason goals one step at a time.
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