Injured guards Jodie Meeks and Derrick Jasper practiced a bit on Friday. But Kentucky Coach Billy Gillispie did not sound optimistic about the two playing at Florida on Saturday.
Meeks and Jasper practiced on a “very, very limited” basis on Friday, the coach said. “A little bit. Not much.”
Gillispie said he had no idea if either or both could play against Gators. The coach spoke in terms of more time needed for Meeks and Jasper to be a big part of the team.
“I think we can be a force to be reckoned with when we get them back,” Gillispie said. “We’re looking at (their return) strictly as a bonus.
“I’m very proud of our team. They’re not dwelling on that.”
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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