People keep saying broken nose for Ayo, but at least when initially reported and early on it was being called a “facial injury.” Now I guess a broken nose would qualify as a facial injury, but don’t ever remember just a broken nose being referred to in that way. In one of BU’s pressers he said it was beyond a broken nose, but wouldn’t comment further. Again, a concussion is beyond a broken nose, but would seemingly just be identified directly. That is why from the start I’ve always thought he’d be out at least through Wisky game and very possibly until BTT. I think he has a bone(s) other than the nose that was broken or fractured, or a broken nose that goes well beyond what would typically be described as just a broken nose.
Key thing is to get Ayo healthy so there is no risk of re-injury from a typical basketball bump. Sure hope that happens sooner than later, but he’s got a 2.5 week cushion until Illini will start NCAA tourney.
I’m interested to see who steps against UM if Ayo can’t go. First game it was Adam with a big assist from Grandy and Belo. Against Wisky, it was Belo with an assist from DMW. Maybe Frazier this time? Or possibly Kofi having a huge game?