UConn’s McNeeley set for MRI after hurting ankle

CHICAGO– UConn freshman Liam McNeeley will have an MRI on Thursday on his injured right ankle.McNeeley got injured in the 2nd half of the Huskies ’81-68 success at DePaul on Wednesday. The 6-foot-7 forward decreased after he hit DePaul guard Layden Blocker while going for the ball on a deflected pass.”Ideally it’s simply a sprain, “UConn coach Dan Hurley stated.”We do not understand much.” McNeeley had to be assisted off the floor. He finished with nine points and six rebounds in practically 25 1/2 minutes of playing time.UConn hosts Providence on Sunday and then has roadway games versus Villanova and

Georgetown.The Blue Demons rallied after McNeeley’s injury, but the Huskies got huge 3-pointers from Alex Karaban and Solo Ball to assist close it out.”Little bit of an incident, however it’s simply the next male up mindset,”Ball said of McNeeley’s departure.” We understand all the work that we

put in practice that everyone is prepared. We make certain that the next man up is constantly all set.”McNeeley was a highly promoted recruit for UConn coming out of Texas. He is averaging 13.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in 14 games for the two-time protecting nationwide champs.