Aziz Bandaogo and CJ Fredrick are both out for the game against Merrimack due to their respective injuries. Bandaogo had a back injury and Fredrick had a lower body injury. Despite their absence, the Bearcats managed to win the game. Brandin Podziemski also suffered a lower back strain and had to leave the game for the Warriors. Andrew Wiggins replaced Podziemski in the second half.
It's a lower back strain for Brandin Podziemski, per Warriors. He's out.
Kerr going with Wiggins and Kuminga together to start the half with Podz out. I'm guessing a reason he didn't want to go this way was the limited ballhandling with Draymond out. Let's see how it goes. C's aren't a big pressure team on D which helps.
Andrew Wiggins is starting the second half in place of Brandin Podziemski, who left late in the first half after absorbing a hard hit in the paint. No Podziemski on the bench.
Looks like Podz might have hurt his lower back trying to get low and box out Queta. Just too much mass to hold off.
Brandin Podziemski to the locker room. Looked like he got crunched during a box out. Stayed on the floor for a bit. Unclear exactly what is hurting.
Bearcats win tonight despite being out 2 starters In case you missed it on the broadcast, here’s my report on Aziz Bandaogo and CJ Frederick for @GoBearcatsMBB https://t.co/l93DUxofOh
Aziz Bandaogo missed time early in Saturday’s game against Dayton after landing awkwardly. He got checked out and then returned shortly after. I don’t remember seeing Fredrick limited Saturday, but the injury is why he scarcely played in the second half. #Bearcats https://t.co/KpxKs4sPxq
NEWS: Aziz Bandaogo (back) and CJ Fredrick (lower body) are OUT for tonight’s game against Merrimack. #Bearcats
Per Sources CJ Fredrick and Aziz Bandaogo will not be available tonight. #Bearcats