The challenge of finally beating Kansas, a program that’s gone 4–0 against UConn all-time, just got a whole lot tougher for Dan Hurley and his team. Program captain and leading scorer Tarris Reed Jr. has officially been ruled out, extending a month-long injury saga surrounding the Huskies’ star center.

What Happened to Tarris Reed Jr.?

The Huskies announced that senior center Tarris Reed Jr. will miss the game because of an ankle injury, marking the fourth time he’s been sidelined this season. Reed had already missed the opener with a hamstring issue. After that, the former Michigan big man came back in a big way, averaging more than 20 points over the next three games. But his momentum was cut short when he injured his ankle during the Nov. 19 win over BYU, forcing him to miss two more

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