University of Kansas sophomore forward Drew Gooden has been cleared to play against Kansas State, coach Roy Williams announced today.
Gooden’s physicians, after tests and an office visit on Monday morning, have determined that the bone in his wrist has healed enough to allow him to return to participation.
“We are very pleased to have Drew back,” Williams said. “He is as anxious as any player I’ve ever seen to get back in action. We will watch his wrist closely, and if any negative developments occur, then we’ll have to stop his play again.”
Gooden, Kansas’ second-leading scorer and leading rebounder, has missed the Jayhawks’ last five games after injuring his right wrist against Texas on Feb. 3. He posts 15.6 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. The 21-5 Jayhawks return to action Wednesday night versus Kansas State at 8 p.m. in Bramlage Coliseum.
