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Jacob Grandison injury: Illinois updates status for B1G quarterfinal vs. Indiana
By Paul Harvey
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Illinois is starting its B1G Tournament play Friday with a quarterfinal matchup vs. Indiana. Unfortunately, the Illini will be without a key performer for that game.
During pre-game activities for Friday’s game, guard Jacob Grandison was spotted in sweats and not participating in warmups. Fortunately, Grandison was spotted without his shoulder in a sling, hopefully pointing at progress toward a return to the court.
#illini Jacob Grandison is out of the sling but is OUT vs. Indiana today
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 11, 2022
#Illini Injury Update: Jacob Grandison not dressed, but also not wearing sling.
Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk is dressed but wearing protective goggles.
— The Schmack Guy (@Ant_Pasquale3) March 11, 2022
Grandison is averaging 10.3 points, 4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He’s also an efficient shooter, hitting 45.5% of his shots from the floor and 41% from 3-point range. The senior is also an 82.4% free throw shooter.
At this point, it does not make much sense for Illinois to rush Grandison back. The Illini earned a share of the regular-season B1G title with Grandison sidelined and should have a solid seeding locked up for the NCAA Tournament.
Hopefully, the extra rest will pay off for Grandison and Illinois in the big dance.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.