Julia StumbaughMarch 30, 2024
Houston guard Jamal Shead is doubtful to go back to Friday's Sweet 16 contest versus Duke after suffering an ideal ankle injury, the group revealed at halftime.
The group later on revealed that X-rays were unfavorable and Shead was detected with a “severely sprained ankle.”
Shead slipped on a layup and fell at 6:38 of the very first half. He seemed in discomfort and needed to be assisted to the locker space.
CBS Sports @CBSSports
Jamal Shead is heading into the locker space > pic.twitter.com/f9n70VsDad
Shead had 2 points on 1-for-5 shooting, with 3 helps and one rebound, prior to leaving the video game.
His lack represents a substantial loss for Houston's defense. Shead led the Cougars with 2.2 takes per video game this season.
He currently had 2 takes in the very first 13 minutes of the contest.
Shead's best ankle was “retaped tight” in order to permit the agreement All-American to try to play in the 2nd duration, according to the group.
Houston Men's Hoops @UHCougarMBK
Jamal Shead with a severely sprained ankle > X-rays unfavorable > Had ankle retaped tight and will attempt to try in 2nd half eventually
Shead was noticeably hopping as he led the Cougars out for the 2nd half.
Backup guard Mylik Wilson took his location in the beginning lineup to start the half.
Wilson, who balanced 0.9 takes per video game in 35 contests off the bench this season, is set to see more playing time if Shead misses out on any prolonged time from the lineup.
Chris Baldwin @ChrisYBaldwin
Houston point player Jamal Shead still leads his group out for the 2nd half. Hobbling, however still in front, figured out to attempt and play. > pic.twitter.com/FpZ1Puet9B
Houston is playing in the Sweet 16 3 days after Shead was called a finalist for the Naismith Player of the Year award.
Shead has actually likewise been called a finalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year. He is a crucial factor the Cougars ranked 3rd in college basketball by balancing a 16.4-point margin of triumph this season, according to the school.
His early exit is yet more bad injury news for Houston. The group has actually currently lost 3 gamers to season-ending injuries this season, consisting of Terrance Arceneaux, Ramon Walker and another essential protector in Joseph Tugler.
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
This Houston group has actually discovered a method to endure injury after injury. > Not sure the Cougars can win without the very best two-way guard in the nation – Jamal Shead. > Need him back frantically.
The Cougars are wanting to make their 3rd journey to the Elite Eight given that Shead's freshman season in 2021.
Shead was an important part of Houston's go back to the Elite Eight in 2022 and their journey to the Sweet 16 last season.
