LAS VEGAS -- Arizona point guard Kerr Kriisa won't play in the Wildcats' Pac-12 Tournament semifinal against Colorado because of a sprained right ankle, after walking into T-Mobile Arena on crutches and a boot.
Kriisa is officially "day-to-day," the school confirmed Friday, indicating it is possible he returns in time for the NCAA Tournament next week. Arizona is expected to open NCAA Tournament play next Friday in San Diego.
Kriisa suffered the injury when he landed under the basket next to teammate Christian Koloko during UA's quarterfinal win over Stanford on Thursday, and .
UA coach Tommy Lloyd said after Thursday's game only that Kriisa suffered "sprained ankle of some kind," but would not estimate his status at that point.
The deans of UA's Law and Eller schools have arranged to give out about 3,000 white headbands to fans at T-Mobile Arena in support of Kriisa.
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Arizona Law Dean Marc Miller and @UArizonaEller Dean Jeff Schatzberg in Las Vegas showing support to @ArizonaMBB player @KerrKriisa.They will be handing out headbands to Arizona fans before today’s game so keep 👀 out for them & 🐻🔽 pic.twitter.com/mdtf6DYqwG
— Univ. of Arizona Law (@uarizonalaw) March 11, 2022
