Florida Gators: Dorian Finney-Smith Diagnosed With Broken Hand
By Jacob Rude
The Florida Gators suffered a potentially big setback on Saturday when the results of x-rays on forward Dorian Finney-Smith’s hand came back that the redshirt sophomore has a hairline fracture in his non-shooting hand.
"Finney-Smith suffered the injury – initially believed to be a sprain – early in Florida’s 68-45 win over William & Mary on Friday. After heading to the locker room for tests and a wrap, he returned to the court and led the Gators with 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting to go along with five rebounds, a steal and an assist."
As of now, his status for upcoming games in uncertain. While Finney-Smith showed he can play through the pain, it may not be wise to risk further damage to an injury this early in the season.
Update on #Gators forward Dorian Finney-Smith: hairline fracture in left wrist, status for Monday vs Miami to be determined. Could play.
— Chris Harry (@GatorsChris) November 15, 2014
The Gators, however, are already short staffed. Chris Walker has yet another game to sit out due to suspension and guard/forward Alex Murphy has to sit out nine games per NCAA’s transfer rules.
Billy Donovan will have quite the decision to make. The Gators still have a handful of games to prepare for a showdown against #5 ranked Kansas on December 5th.
Would you sit Finney-Smith and field an undermanned team, or play him and run the risk of re-injury? Let us know down below!