Out of the boot and off the scooter that aided his rehab [from a broken left ankle suffered back in November,][1] Kansas freshman Jalen Wilson has been on the practice court for the Jayhawks during the past few days.
But Self said the freshman from Denton, Texas, remains a couple of weeks away from being fully cleared for practice.
“He is participating in individual (drills), he’s on the court, moving about a snail’s pace, adding a little bit each and every day, and we’re hopeful — hopeful that within a two-week period he can be released and be full go. But we’re not at that point yet, where he can have contact at all.”
With a potential return nearing, Self said no decision had been made on whether to redshirt the 6-foot-8 wing [or to try to work him into the rotation before the end of the season.][2]
“We haven’t decided yet,” Self said, noting that he recently talked to both Wilson and his parents about his future plans. “I don’t think you make a decision on what you want to do with him until you see how his health is. If he’s not 100%, why would you even consider it? And if he is 100%, how does he fit in and does he have a chance to impact this team?”
Self said it was still too early to make any final decisions and added that Wilson was “on schedule” for a full recovery.
“I’m hopeful, and I know he’s hopeful that he can get to be 100%,” Self said.
[1]: http://www2.kusports.com/news/2019/nov/08/ku-freshman-jalen-wilson-breaks-ankle-expected-mis/
[2]: http://www2.kusports.com/weblogs/tale-tait/2019/dec/13/ku-freshman-jalen-wilson-recovering-nice/
