Jodie Meeks shot some during Kentucky’s public practice on Wednesday. He did not run with his teammates as part of the pre-workout warmup.
When asked if Meeks could play against Marquette on Thursday, UK Coach Billy Gillispie said, “I would say he is very, very doubtful.. ..
” He’s moving around better than he has been in a long time. Does that mean he’s going to be able to play? He’s been a long ways away from being able to play. So I would doubt he’s going to be able to do anything.”
As for UK’s other notable injury, freshman Patrick Patterson said a decision has not been made on whether to underdo surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left ankle. He and his family want to speak with “three or four more doctors” before deciding whether surgery or rest can return him to full health, Patterson said.
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.
I am hoping they can seek a medical redshirt for Meeks and leave hime with three years of eligibility.