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

By Carmine Carcieri

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
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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Dec 3, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Miles Bridges (right) sits on the bench with an injury during the first half against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Miles Bridges (right) sits on the bench with an injury during the first half against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Miles Bridges still isn’t practicing

Two weeks ago, Michigan State announced that freshman Miles Bridges was expected to miss “at least a couple weeks” with an ankle injury. He was in a boot and was on crutches shortly after the injury, but according to Land of 10, Bridges was riding a stationary bike at practice earlier this week.

Kevin Goheen also mentions that while Bridges is apparently “closer” to a return, he has yet to participate in a live practice.

"Bridges is closer to returning but head coach Tom Izzo still hasn’t put a timetable on when the team’s leading scorer and rebounder can get back to the practice court, let alone play in a game. He definitely won’t be available Sunday night against Northeastern, and isn’t expected to play against Oakland next Wednesday night. There is a possibility Bridges could be ready when Michigan State begins Big Ten play at Minnesota on Dec. 27, but all of that is up in the air at this moment."

Obviously, the best case scenario for Michigan State would be for the Spartans to get Bridges back before Big Ten play begins; the freshman could get his legs under him and have one game to prep for a gauntlet. It sounds unlikely to happen though.

Michigan State is obviously no lock to make the NCAA Tournament because of their lack of depth and offensive creators. They don’t have great size in the paint and are relying way too heavily on freshman.

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Having Bridges back as soon as possible (he’s their best player), is only going to help Michigan State win the games they are supposed to win. If the Spartans want to hit their stride in March, they need Bridges 100 percent healthy.

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