Nelson expected to play Friday despite injury

[NYMess]

from the AP at ESPN.com

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida guard Brett Nelson had surgery on his right cheekbone after fracturing it during practice, an injury that isn't expected to keep him out of Friday's first-round NCAA Tournament game against Creighton in the Midwest Regional.

Coach Billy Donovan said the injury occurred Tuesday night, and Nelson had surgery a few hours later.

"We anticipate him coming to practice today, Thursday and playing Friday," Donovan said.

"Brett suffered a small fracture on his cheekbone in practice Tuesday," said Dr. Nicholas Cassisi. "The surgery reduced the fracture and he could be in a position to play on Friday."

Donovan didn't know if Nelson would have to play with a protective shield for his face.

Nelson is Florida's third-leading scorer with 14.7 points a game. He has set Florida's single-season record with 96 3-pointers this year, but has struggled shooting, making just 40 percent of his shots.

 

[THE KOD]

NYMess

after the fist shot to the head by the other team under the basket and Nelson will be on the bench licking his wounds. Florida will go down and I intend to win money on it. Not sure if its the first game though.

Florida like Georgia way too inconsistant.


Scott-Atlanta

 

[NYMess]

I agree. Fla too inconsistent to make a long run and this injury may make it a very short run. This is what worries me about Pitt as well. How serious is Knight's quad/knee (which is it--I've heard both) injury. If his mobility is limited Pitt may not last long either

 

[THE KOD]

I have read several threads saying Pitt may be in trouble. I lost on one game they played recently so I am kinda down on them anyways.

If we know they will lose we should have a advantage , its just the points get in the way sometimes.

Good Luck ! here comes the Madness.. Should be fun!


Scott-Atlanta