PJ Washington is expected to play in Kentucky’s opening game in the NCAA Tournament, Coach John Calipari said Wednesday.
Washington being sighted wearing a protective boot this week inflamed social media. Speculation that Washington might not play in Kentucky’s game against Abilene Christian on Thursday night reached new heights when he did not accompany the team to Thursday’s public workout in Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.
“We sent him to a specialist to make sure he can’t harm himself,” Calipari said. “But we expect him to play.”
Washington, UK’s leading scorer and rebounder, sprained a foot against Tennessee in Saturday’s Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinal game, Calipari said.