Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. breaks foot, out until Big 12 play
The gist
Kansas senior guard Melvin Council Jr. broke his right foot in practice and will have surgery.
His absence tests No. 15 Kansas until a targeted Big 12 return.
How it unfolded
- Oct 4, 2026Kansas announced Council rejoined the team and was eligible — for now — after being granted a preliminary injunction.
- Nov 2, 2026Council had 10 points and seven assists in Kansas' 30-point season-opening win over Fordham at Allen Fieldhouse.
- Nov 6, 2026Council scored six points in Kansas' win over Middle Tennessee State.
Key terms
- Big 12
- A U.S. collegiate athletic conference with 16 member universities, headquartered in Irving, Texas.
- court injunctions
- A court order requiring a party to do or stop doing a specific act.
Source: Wikipedia