Cade Cunningham Expected to Return from Ankle Injury for Oklahoma State vs. WVU

Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham is expected to return from an ankle injury for the No. 12 Cowboys' Big 12 tournament opener against No. 10 West Virginia at 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, according to head coach Mike Boynton.

Matt Norlander Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton tells @CBSSports Cade Cunningham and Isaac Likekele both practiced today and he expects both to play in OSU’s Big 12 quarterfinal vs. West Virginia on Thursday. Cunningham had a recent ankle tweak; Likekele (foot) has missed the past four games.

Cunningham is averaging 19.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game this year and was named Big 12 Player of the Year, unanimous Big 12 Freshman of the Year and All-Big 12…