While the Omicron variant of COVID-19 isn't yet expected to be a major consideration ahead of Sunday's American Athletic Conference matchup between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Memphis Tigers, general health and wellness is a concern.
UC leveled its AAC record at 1-1 in a Thursday home win against Southern Methodist, and Memphis enters Sunday's game at FedexForum with a winning record in league play (8-5, 2-1 AAC).
But Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway looks like he might struggle to assemble a competitive lineup and bench with anything close to resembling depth.
Senior guard Alex Lomax and junior forward Chandler Lawson have already been ruled out through injury for Memphis.