Buffalo - Georgia Basketball Faces Uncertainty with Key Player Ahead of NCAA Tournament Opener
As Georgia gears up for its first-round matchup against Saint Louis in the Men's NCAA Tournament, all eyes are on junior guard Jordan Ross, who has been marked as questionable for the game. Scheduled for a 9:45 p.m. tipoff on Thursday, March 18, the Bulldogs are navigating some uncertainty in their lineup.
Ross, a 6-foot-3 transfer from St. Mary’s, has been a steady contributor this season, averaging 6.6 points and 2.4 assists per game.
However, his availability is up in the air, with the NCAA defining "questionable" as having a 25-75% chance to play. This uncertainty stems from an ankle injury that sidelined Ross during the February 28 victory over South Carolina.
Throughout the season, Ross has been a fixture in the starting lineup, starting 25 games. Yet, in recent weeks, Smurf Millender has taken over starting duties, stepping in for Ross in all but one of the last eight games. Millender's presence has been felt, particularly in the win against Mississippi State, where he did not start.
On the other side of the court, Saint Louis has reported no player injuries or availability concerns, giving them a full roster to deploy against Georgia.
Fans will have to wait until two hours before the game for the final word on Ross's status, as the last availability report will be released then. Georgia's strategy may hinge on this update, as they prepare to face a formidable opponent in Saint Louis.