No. 15 Kansas will be without guard Melvin Council Jr. for the Champions Classic matchup against No. 24 Kentucky after the player suffered a broken foot, the program announced Monday.
The injury deals a blow to the Jayhawks' backcourt depth ahead of the high-profile early-season showcase game. Council Jr., a transfer addition to the Kansas roster, had been expected to contribute significant minutes this season.
The Champions Classic, featuring two of college basketball's most storied programs, is scheduled to take place this week. Kansas and Kentucky have combined for multiple national championships and consistently rank among the sport's elite programs.
Head coach Bill Self will need to adjust his rotation and game plan without Council Jr. available. The Jayhawks enter the season ranked 15th in the nation, while Kentucky sits at No. 24 in the preseason polls.
