Beat Up Bears

I know several of you are wondering about the status of a few of your favorite Golden Bear basketball players, so here is the scoop on a few of them…

Men’s Basketball:

Jeremy Coombs: Coombs has averaged 8 less minutes a game and his production has been down across the board this season as opposed to a year ago. According to Coach Bernie Driscoll, this can be traced to a lingering severe ankle sprain suffered earlier this season. “He is getting better each week and should be ready to go full speed soon,” said Driscoll via email on Tuesday.

Mike Connolly: Connolly is done for the year after suffering a torn meniscus. He had surgery on Monday, which accounts for his third knee surgery in the past two years.

Nate Edwards: As reported prior to the start of the season, Edwards received an injury redshirt for the 2008-09 season and will return to the court for his third year of eligibility next season.

Women’s Basketball:
(Note: I’m still waiting to hear back from Coach Malouf with an update on the status of the injured players. I’ll update this as soon as I have new information)

Vivian Melvin: Has been out with an injured finger since the season opener, but should be back by the end of this month.

Lara Dellegrotti: Has been out with an injured wrist since the team’s third game on November 22, but isn’t expected to be out much longer.

Vanina Bonanno: The freshman has yet to play this season due to suspension. She is expected to make her debut in 2009.

Linzie Stahl: Stahl is transferring from KU and will not play for the Golden Bears.

Cecily Scavicchio: She is also transferring from KU and will not play for the Golden Bears.