Kansas coach Bill Self loses guard Melvin Council Jr. to foot surgery
The gist
Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. broke his fifth metatarsal in practice and will have surgery, Bill Self said.
The injury hits No. 15 Kansas before its game against No. 24 Kentucky.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026Kansas beat Fordham 95-65, and Self discussed the early progress of Melvin Council Jr. and Trey Kaufman-Renn.
- Nov 6, 2026No. 17 Kansas moved to 2-0 by beating Middle Tennessee State 89-45, with Trey Kaufman-Renn scoring 17.
- Nov 9, 2026Self announced Council broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during Monday's practice and will have surgery in the next couple of days.
Key terms
- fifth metatarsal
- A long bone on the outer side of the foot, the second smallest of the five metatarsal bones.
- eligibility
- The rules determining whether a student athlete may compete in NCAA college sports.
- State Farm Champions Classic
- An annual college basketball event that opens the NCAA Division I men's season, featuring Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, and Michigan State.
Source: Wikipedia