Kansas University sophomore guard Jeremy Case will take a red-shirt season in 2004-05.
Case, a 6-footer from McAlester, Okla., has been unable to practice because of a groin injury. Once healthy, he’ll practice but not play in games and have three years of eligibility remaining starting next season.
“We think Jeremy is going to be a good player and we really don’t red shirt guys unless we know they will contribute,” KU coach Bill Self said.
Case has said many times he was leaning toward taking a red shirt.
“When I first got back (this fall), the option was there to compete, and when I got hurt, it made the opportunity harder,” Case said. “Not getting back before the games started really made me decide to red shirt.
“My role is to work as hard as I can in practice and help my teammates get ready for the teams we will be playing. I really believe red-shirting is best for the team, and I want what’s best for the team.”
Case joins freshman walk-on Matt Kleinmann as red-shirt recipients for the 2004-05 season.
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