James Okonkwo - Could redshirt this seasonOkonkwo (foot) is facing the possibility of a redshirt for the 2021-22 season, Schuyler Callihan of Sports Illustrated reports.ImpactThe report cites a press conference with head coach Bob Huggins in which Huggins admits that the original plan was to redshirt Okonkwo, but that the 6-8 freshman impressed him enough for an early-season role to be in consideration. He then suffered a foot injury in late-September and there haven't been many updates since, though Huggins did note that "it's neither [a break or fracture]." He went on to explain in non-formal medical terms how two bones that were once together were ultimately separated, expressing uncertainty in what the recovery procedure looks like, as well as the original 5-to-6 week timeline. In the meantime, West Virginia has been starting a pair of underclassmen in freshman Isaiah Cottrell and sophomore Jalen Bridges at the two frontcourt positions, with seniors Dimon Carrigan and Gabe Osabuohien representing the first two off the bench.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE