UK Coach Billy Gillispie noted how injured guard Jodie Meeks is improving. Gillispie said he was “hopeful” about Meeks playing in the SEC Tournament later this week.
“He looked better,” Gillispie said. “But he’s still not practicing. I’m hopeful. Just his presence makes a difference because you have to guard him.”
Gillispie noted the two baskets Meeks made at LSU, a game the Cats won by four.
“Every little bit helps,” Gillispie said. “Every basket is huge.”
Elsewhere on the injury front, Michael Porter had a “fantastic” practice on Tuesday while his injured shoulder remained taped.
Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald- Leader has covered Kentucky basketball since the 1981-82 season. That time includes five coaches, five Final Fours, four athletic directors, two interim athletic directors and many memories. Before coming to Lexington, Tipton worked eight years for the Huntington (W.Va.) Herald-Dispatch. He covered Marshall’s basketball team for two seasons before coming to the Herald-Leader.
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