Tag: Injury Update

Florida football’s standout tight end recovering after spring surgery

It should not be too serious as Boardingham is expected back for summer workouts.

Florida football got some good news on Monday when tight end Arlis Boardingham revealed that he had successfully undergone surgery to repair a sports hernia, according to Gators Online.

The 6-foot-3-inch, 238-pound redshirt sophomore played in the program’s annual Orange and Blue game on Saturday, catching an 18-yard pass that set up the game-winning field goal. The report notes that Boardingham is expected to be back in time for summer workouts.

The Golden State native played in all 12 games last season with a pair of starts sprinkled in, pulling in 26 receptions for 289 yards and four touchdowns. He stood out in Florida’s win over the Vanderbilt Commodores for homecoming, snagging seven catches for 99 yards and two scores.

Florida kicks off its 2024 regular-season schedule on Aug. 31 against the Miami Hurricanes inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Gators open their SEC schedule with the Texas A&M Aggies arriving in the Swamp on Sept. 14.

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Steve Kerr hopeful Jonathan Kuminga (knee) can return on Friday vs. Mavs

After he was ruled out for his fifth straight game, Steve Kerr provided an injury update on Jonathan Kuminga.

After scoring in double-figures in 11 straight games, Jonathan Kuminga is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with a bilateral knee injury. While he worked out with the team and scrimmaged early on Thursday morning, the Warriors ruled out the 21-year-old forward against the Houston Rockets for his fifth consecutive missed game.

Before the Warriors started their two-game Texas road trip on Thursday, Steve Kerr provided an update regarding Kuminga’s injury status. The Warriors head coach said he’s hopeful Kuminga can return for the second-leg of their road swing on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks.

He played the day of the Dallas game in a scrimmage, he scrimmaged. He scrimmaged again this morning. Just didn’t feel quite ready. Training staff said they felt strongly we should give him another night off. We’re hopeful for tomorrow, but we will see how he feels tomorrow.

He’s doing a lot better. It’s good he’s gotten a couple of days of conditioning in and work. Like I said, hopefully tomorrow.

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Kuninga is averaging 16.3 points on 52.9% shooting from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc with 4.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 70 games this season. Prior to his injury, Kuminga had tallied double-figure scoring numbers in 15 of his last 16 games, including 11 straight.

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Alabama’s Latrell Wrightsell shares March Madness injury update for Final Four

Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell has been out of the lineup with a head injury for two March Madness games. Now, there’s an update ahead of the Final Four.

Alabama Crimson Tide basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell has been a key contributor for the team’s offense but has missed a few March Madness games due to an injury suffered in the round of 32. Now, there’s a Final Four injury update.

Despite missing games against the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Clemson Tigers, Alabama was able to get by and earn a few wins, but his absence was felt.

After the Elite Eight win that sent the Crimson Tide to its first Final Four in program history, Wrightsell told Blake Byler of Bama Central that he plans on being back for the biggest game in Alabama basketball history against the No. 1 seed UCONN Huskies.

The Crimson Tide is the underdog heading into the Final Four matchup, but they can see it competitive and have a chance at winning if its top contributors are healthy and performing at a high level. Mark Sears, Grant Nelson, Jarin Stevenson and Nick Pringle are difference-makers. Possibly having Wrightsell back would be a huge addition for Nate Oats and his team.

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Jon Scheyer gives positive update on Jaylen Blakes, says he’s ready to go after scary fall

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer said Jaylen Blakes, who exited Sunday’s game against James Madison after a scary fall, will be ready for the Houston game.

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer sat down for his press conference ahead of the Sweet 16 matchup against Houston on Thursday, but he offered good injury news before anything else.

Jaylen Blakes, a junior guard, exited Sunday’s win over James Madison early after a scary fall. He went up for a breakaway dunk that was contested by the Dukes’ Noah Freidel, and the contact twisted Blakes around. The Blue Devil landed on his head and neck area, taking a few minutes to get up and get off the court.

On Thursday, Scheyer said Blakes would be ready to go against the Cougars.

“Yeah, that was really scary in the moment,” Scheyer said. “You always wonder, the next day, how they feel with a fall like that, and Jaylen’s been great. He’s felt really good.”

Scheyer added that the team didn’t have a very active day on Monday, so Blakes had some recovery time, but the junior has been a full practice participant from Tuesday onward.

Florida freshman LB out for spring camp, other injuries

Florida football head coach Billy Napier provided injury updates on linebacker Myles Graham and offensive lineman Kam Waites on Saturday.

Florida head coach Billy Napier provided updates on two injured Gators on Saturday.

Freshman linebacker [autotag]Myles Graham[/autotag] will sit out the rest of spring practices following a back procedure undergone to address an injury suffered in high school. Graham spent two non-contact practices with the team, but now he’s shut down.

“He (Graham) had an injury coming in and went through phase one and phase two,” Napier said. “We said, ok when we get to spring break and we feel like this is going to be a long-term issue then we want to go ahead and get it fixed. We made that decision and we anticipate getting him back for fall camp.”

The other player Napier provided an update on was offensive lineman [autotag]Kamryn Waites[/autotag], who is dealing with a lower-body injury. Waites stepped into the offensive line rotation last season and is expected to compete for a starting spot this year.

“Kam Waites had a strained calf and a soft tissue injury,” he said. “Nothing major there but he’ll be out for a bit.”

Napier added that there were some other ailments on the roster, but the only two he deemed major were Graham and Waites.

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Caleb Foster to miss NCAA Tournament, Jon Scheyer confirms

Caleb Foster will miss the remainder of the season with a stress fracture injury, Jon Scheyer confirms.

Duke freshman guard Caleb Foster will miss the remainder of the season with a stress fracture in his ankle, head coach Jon Scheyer announced on Thursday.

Foster had not played since he suffered the injury against Wake Forest on Feb. 24, missing the rest of the regular season. After he became a pivotal part of the Blue Devils’ rotation late in the season, starting 15 games and averaging 25.4 minutes per game, he will now be out for Duke’s NCAA Tournament run.

The freshman guard averaged 7.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game before he got hurt. He was also efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 40.6% from deep, the second-best mark on the team in the regular season.

Sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor returned to the starting lineup in place of the injured Foster. The Australian will likely continue to be the starter during Duke’s NCAA Tournament run.

Duke’s NCAA Tournament run begins against No. 13 Vermont on Friday evening with tipoff set for 7:10 p.m. ET.

Todd Golden updated Micah Handlogten’s injury status on Monday

Gators head coach Todd Golden spoke with the press to update them on his player’s current condition. 

Florida basketball was set back a set during its Southeastern Conference Championship Game against the Auburn Tigers on Sunday when center [autotag]Mich Handlogten[/autotag] went down with a gruesome leg just three minutes into the game.

The sophomore transfer from the Marshall Thundering Herd sustained a fracture that required surgical intervention at the nearby Vanderbilt University hospital. On Monday, Gators head coach Todd Golden spoke with the press to update them on his player’s current condition.

“He had a really good surgery. I think it went about as well as anybody could hope for,” Golden said. “I don’t really know the exact timetable. Obviously, it’s a pretty severe injury, so it’s gonna take a little bit.”

As far as Hadlogten’s state of mind — and that of his fellow teammates — Golden took a positive approach.

“I think it’ll be a huge lift for him and kind of get his spirits back. He’s honestly in great spirits, all things considered. Way better spirits than I’d be in, to be honest. But it’s going to be a huge lift for the team also,” Golden offered. “It obviously shook everybody up a lot. I think we’re still feeling it a little bit. But it gives us a great thing to rally around in the tournament.”

He went on to detail what the 7-footer also has to offer the program off the court.

“Everybody really respects Micah. Everybody loves him as a teammate. He’s one of, if not the best, teammates that we have and to have him there I think will bring joy to everybody. My hope is that the guys want to do everything they can to play their butts off for him on Friday.”

His frontcourt teammate Tyrese Samuel also had some kind words.

“He said he was doing really well, he’s in good spirits,” Samuel said. “What happened to him was kind of tragic, but, as long as he’s in good spirits and he’s happy for us and he wants us to do well in the tournament, that’s all we can really ask for.

“It’s going to be great to see him (in Indy). We haven’t seen him since what happened, the last thing we did to him was touch the stretcher, make sure he’s alright. So, seeing him is going to be good because he always brings positive energy.”

Florida will open up tournament play against the winner of Wednesday’s Boise State Broncos-Colorado Buffaloes play-in game on Friday, March 22, at 4:30 p.m. ET.

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Caleb Foster ‘a long shot’ to play in ACC Tournament, Scheyer says

Freshman guard Caleb Foster’s season seems closer and closer to over after Duke head coach Jon Scheyer had a non-optimistic update on Saturday.

Duke fans shouldn’t expect to see freshman Caleb Foster in this week’s ACC Tournament, according to head coach Jon Scheyer.

The 6-foot-5 guard injured his ankle against Wake Forest last month, and Duke’s coach didn’t sound very encouraged by his odds to suit up in Washington D.C.

“It’s a long shot at best he’s able to be ready to play,” Scheyer said after the North Carolina loss on Saturday. “I think it’s very unlikely.”

“He’s doing everything that he can and progressing, but he’s not close.”

Foster was seen in a walking boot at Duke’s last home games.

Duke clinched the second seed in the ACC Tournament, meaning the Blue Devils won’t play until the conference quarterfinals on Thursday.

The NCAA Tournament starts soon after, and given the nature of Scheyer’s words, it seems more likely than not that we’ve seen Caleb Foster for the last time this season.

‘He’s not there yet’: Scheyer’s brief Caleb Foster update

Freshman guard Caleb Foster won’t be available for Saturday’s game against North Carolina, Jon Scheyer confirmed, and he remains very much in doubt for the postseason.

As most Duke fans suspected at this point, Caleb Foster’s regular season is officially over.

Head coach Jon Scheyer confirmed on Thursday that Foster won’t be ready to go for the North Carolina game over the weekend.

“He’s not there yet,” Scheyer said.

Foster still hasn’t been cleared to return to practice, and with the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament imminent, there’s reason to question if he’ll play again this season.

The freshman guard has remained sidelined since he suffered an ankle injury in the second half against Wake Forest two weeks ago. Last week, Scheyer said the team would be without the 6-foot-5 guard “for some time” and said he was heartbroken for the first-year Blue Devil.

So far in Foster’s absence, Duke has cemented sophomore Tyrese Proctor as a starter and turned to freshmen forwards Sean Stewart and TJ Power for sizable bench minutes. Expect those trends to continue against the Tar Heels.

Caleb Foster hurts ankle in the second half against Wake Forest, Scheyer says

Freshman guard Caleb Foster suffered a suspected ankle injury in the closing half against the Demon Deacons, head coach Jon Scheyer revealed after the game.

Kyle Filipowski wasn’t the only Blue Devil injured after halftime against Wake Forest on Saturday.

Freshman guard Caleb Foster, who has started the past several games for Duke, injured his ankle during the second half against the Demon Deacons, according to postgame comments from head coach Jon Scheyer.

Foster played 22 minutes against the Demon Deacons, scoring eight points on 3/5 shooting with three rebounds and an assist.

The 6-foot-5 North Carolina native is averaging 7.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this season, and he’s shooting 43.7% from the floor and 40.6% from beyond the 3-point line.

He’s appeared in all 27 of Duke’s games this season, and Saturday was his 15th start of the season.

Foster’s best game of the season came against Pittsburgh shortly after the new year began when he scored 16 points on nine shots and added six rebounds and five assists.