Kansas guard Council suffers broken foot, could be out until Jan.

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. suffered a broken right foot in Monday's practice and will undergo surgery this week, the school announced.

Head coach Bill Self said he's hopeful Council will be able to return around the start of Big 12 play.

An honorable mention All-Big 12 pick last season, Council has started both games so far in 2026-27. He had 10 points, six rebounds and seven assists in the opener against Fordham, then had six points, three assists and three steals in Friday's win over Middle Tennessee.

Council averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists last season, his first campaign with Kansas after transferring from St. Bonaventure. The 6-foot-4 guard began his college career…