NCAA Basketball: Injury Report (Is Miles Bridges close to a return?)

Dec 6, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; (Left to right) Michigan State Spartans guard Miles Bridges (not dressed) guard Cassius Winston (5) and guard Kyle Ahrens (0) celebrate from the bench during the second half against the Youngstown State Penguins at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Spartans win 77-57. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 11, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) takes a shot against Kansas Jayhawks forward Carlton Bragg Jr. (15) and center Landen Lucas (15) at Stan Sheriff Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

OG Anunoby set to return on Saturday

After missing three straight games due to an ankle injury suffered against the North Carolina Tar Heels, OG Anunoby is set to return for the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday against the Butler Bulldogs.

He might not start, but he should play hefty minutes if he feels comfortable enough.

Indiana went 3-0 without Anunoby, who averages 12.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

So why is this so key? Not only is Anunoby one of Indiana’s top players and perimeter shooters, but he is a lock down defender and a high level athlete.

From Indy Star:

"“OG is another-level athlete than most anybody playing college basketball,” Butler coach Chris Holtmann said this week. “His size, strength and physicality present some real challenges. He’ll be one of the best athletes, if not the best athlete, we play against all year.”"

He has wiped out numerous elite players from games (Jamal Murray, Josh Jackson, Justin Jackson, just to name three), and will be tasked with guarding Butler’s dynamic scorer Kelan Martin.

Anunoby may not have all his lateral quickness back. However, he’ll still have his length, athleticism and instincts, which could make it a long day for Martin and the Bulldogs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

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