Caris Cleared....return is "his call"

Submitted by jonesie022 on February 9th, 2016 at 4:09 PM

I know Minnesota is kinda awful, but we only won by five at home. This game is more important than the Purdue game IMO because we don't want to have a "bad loss" on our resume. Play him some meaningful minutes in the first half and hope you don't need him the rest of the way.

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bdneely4

February 9th, 2016 at 5:07 PM ^

this is going to be a little awkward now if he chooses to not play.

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jdon

February 9th, 2016 at 6:23 PM ^

I would like to think they asked him already... But either way having him back is a big deal if we want to make a run.
I figure 3 more wins are neccessary... 1 comes in minny.

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WorldwideTJRob

February 9th, 2016 at 6:47 PM ^

Not really! Selfishly we all would love to see him back on the floor. However if he feels like my next wrong step could be my last then it's probably best for all parties that he sits out and gets ready for draft workouts. It's a big risk both ways you look at it. If he plays and re-injures the foot he may be in Joel Embid territory as far as his health, but if he does not comeback scouts will question his durability as well as getting passed up by other players who are performing better this season

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A2Fan

February 9th, 2016 at 5:09 PM ^

. . . Any indication what was the nature of this injury that entails such a long time frame for recovery ?

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Qmatic

February 9th, 2016 at 5:37 PM ^

MSU looked like a train wreck at this point last year and were squarely on the bubble. There is plenty of time everyone chill out

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BigBlue02

February 9th, 2016 at 6:41 PM ^

100% this. I remember Michigan and Michigan State were both on the bubble last year at this exact time. MSU won most of their remaining games and UM lost them. There is so much basketball to be played

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Ball Hawk

February 9th, 2016 at 6:00 PM ^

CAN HE PLAY DEFENSE?

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mgofro

February 9th, 2016 at 7:12 PM ^

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UMichStudent2019

February 9th, 2016 at 8:03 PM ^

Was at Crisler and poked my head in on the practice. Caris was participating in full 5 v 5 scrimmage. Looked great! Expect between 10-20 minutes at most against Minnesota, and hopefully between 15 and 30 against Purdue.

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MichiganMan20

February 9th, 2016 at 8:45 PM ^

I hope he comes back and plays with some fire, the team could really use it right now.

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DennisFithian

February 9th, 2016 at 9:48 PM ^

Terry and Mike seem to think he wants "that paper" and won't play

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UMichStudent2019

February 10th, 2016 at 1:02 AM ^

My counter argument would be that he could've left last year for that paper, but chose not to. He stayed to play, and he's going to do just that. That's my take, anyway.

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ijohnb

February 10th, 2016 at 11:27 AM ^

but if he gets injured again he is going to be seen as "always hurt" guy and will have become an outright flyer for an NBA team. He most certainly does not want that. I think he is weighing the potential upside of playing really well down the stretch with the possible catastrophic consequences of another injury. Truth is, if he comes back and gets hurt again he is a second rounder.

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Wolvie3758

February 10th, 2016 at 8:47 AM ^

but probably to late to salvage this season..I expect the nose dive to continue tonight and we will lose to the lowly gophers....that will be the final nail in the coffin

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