Blackshear out for L'ville because of concussion
Louisville's Wayne Blackshear will not play at Houston on Wednesday as a result of a concussion, train Rick Pitino said.
The junior, that is balancing 9.7 factors and 3.4 rebounds each game this period, sustained the injury after being bent by teammate Akoy Agau during Monday's method. Pitino added he doesn't believe the concussion is severe but said Blackshear will not travel to Houston considering that "it takes a lot out of you. I think he'll be great in a number of days.".
Blackshear started against Central Florida on Saturday, acquiring 10 factors and six rebounds in 31 mins.
"We attempted Wayne at power forward, and I was truly delighted with his last game," Pitino said. "He has a far better possibility of beating people off the dribble. He's really bodily inside.".
Pitino shuffled his starting lineup versus the Golden Knights after losing by three to Cincinnati.
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"I truly like the method the team looked," Pitino claimed. "I felt we weren't acquiring adequate offense. We're not a great protective group. We're not obtaining a lot of chance shutting out inside. Yet we play exceptionally difficult. That's a benefit.".
Pitino started Blackshear at energy ahead to infuse additional offense in to the schedule with Luke Hancock, Montrezl Harrell and the backcourt of Russ Smith and Terry Rozier.
The No. 14 Cardinals (18-4) have a trait in the schedule and don't play again after the Houston game up until following Thursday at Holy place. Pitino said he expects Blackshear to be offered against the Owls.
