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Kansas' Udoka Azubuike Will Not Play vs. Iowa State Because of Wrist Injury

Kansas junior center Udoka Azubuike will not play against Iowa State on Saturday, per head coach Bill Self:

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A statement from @CoachBillSelf on Udoka Azubuike for today's game vs. Iowa State #KUbball https://t.co/LCg9QajiY5

Azubuike suffered torn wrist ligaments during a practice in December 2016 and missed the rest of the season. He also suffered an ankle sprain in December of this season and missed four games.

The 7'0", 270-pound center is averaging 13.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. He's an invaluable starter on a 12-1 team that is ranked fifth in the country.