As the NCAA Tournament advances to Round 2, multiple teams face the challenge of competing without their entire roster. Injuries to key players could significantly impact team performance and potentially alter the tournament’s trajectory.
With matchups becoming increasingly competitive, the absence of critical contributors due to injuries may prove decisive for teams with championship aspirations. This tracker highlights the most notable players currently sidelined or questionable as teams prepare for their round 2 contests.
Teams Missing Key Players in Round 2
Arkansas
- Adou Thiero (Forward): Managing a knee injury and considered a game-time decision for the upcoming match.
St. Johns
- Jaiden Glover (Guard): Out for the remainder of the season with a wrist injury.
Michigan
- Jaden Pippen (Forward): Dealing with a knee injury, availability for the next game is questionable.
- Sam Walters (Forward): Sidelined with a back injury since March 2, 2025, and there is no clear timetable for return.
Texas Tech
- Chris McMillian (Guard): He is nursing an ankle injury, and his participation in the upcoming game is uncertain.
- Efe Yalaho (Center): Questionable for the next match due to a wrist injury.
Creighton
- Fedor Zugic (Guard): Dealing with an ankle injury but is listed as probable for the upcoming game.
UCLA
- Robert Horry Jr. (Forward): Status uncertain for the next game due to a shoulder injury.
Duke
- Maliq Brown (Forward): Sidelined with a left shoulder injury sustained during the ACC Tournament, his availability remains uncertain.
- Cooper Flagg (Forward): Limited by a left ankle sprain from the ACC Tournament quarterfinals against Georgia Tech but is expected to play.
Kentucky
- Amari Williams (Forward): He was battered by a back injury sustained during practice, though he played in their recent victory over Troy, contributing defensively with 13 rebounds despite offensive struggles. Coach Mark Pope remains optimistic about his readiness.
Alabama
- Houston Mallette (Guard): Status questionable for the upcoming game due to a foot injury.
Maryland
- Deshawn Long (Guard): Undergoing concussion protocol, his availability for the next game is uncertain.
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Iowa
- Keshon Gilbert (Guard): Out for the remainder of the season with a groin injury.
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