UNLV's big man Kalib Boone is facing uncertainty due to an ankle injury as he is a game-time decision for the Mountain West tournament game against San Diego State. Despite initial doubts, Boone warmed up and attempted to play, but struggled with movement, lasting only two minutes on the court.
Kalib Boone lasted less than two minutes before returning to the UNLV bench. His ankle apparently didn’t respond to the treatment as effectively as he had hoped.
Kalib Boone is in the game, but he's having all kinds of trouble moving on that ankle
Kalib Boone warming up pregame ahead of quarterfinals game against SDSU. Did not practice with the team yesterday (ankle) https://t.co/uTjW2v0aDz
Kalib Boone is not in the starting lineup, but he is going through warmups with what appears to be an intention to play today. Big brace on his ankle and he's not moving great, but may give it a go with the season on the line against San Diego State #unlvmbb
UNLV's announced starting lineup vs. San Diego State: D.J. Thomas Shane Nowell Luis Rodriguez Keylan Boone Rob Whaley No Kalib Boone — for now. He is warming up. As is, this five-man unit has logged eight minutes this season and been outscored by the opposition, 15-13.
Kalib Boone is dressed and appears to be testing his ankle during pregame warmups. He is wearing a brace and doesn’t look particularly comfortable to me, but few consult my medical opinion. https://t.co/2BrBqjJwvD
Despite UNLV coach Kevin Kruger saying starting forward Kalib Boone was "not likely" to play vs SDSU because of a sprained ankle, Boone is warming up. https://t.co/WelvaGivcn
UNLV's Kalib Boone (ankle) is a game-time decision for today's game against San Diego State, per Kevin Kruger. Averages 11.5 PPG and 5.4 RPG. 5:30 PM ET on @CBSSportsNet.
UNLV’s Kalib Boone ‘not likely’ to play due to ankle injury https://t.co/tuloJWMDGw https://t.co/f0vmJApp53
Losing big man Kalib Boone would be a big blow for UNLV in Thursday's Mountain West tournament game against tough out San Diego State. Boone played 30 minutes in their matchup this season, which included blocking a last-second 3-point attempt. https://t.co/nhuDy6uEWX