February 18, 2019
ANALYSIS
Although similar injuries to players in the past have kept them sidelined for 3-to-5 weeks, this specific case with Ward has yet to be given an estimated return date from the center. The junior big man suffered a hairline fracture in Sunday's win over Ohio State after he hit his hand on the rim and then on a player's elbow, but initially thought it was only a dislocated finger as he was popping it in throughout the game. Whether or not he returns in the regular season remains to be seen, but the Spartans are likely hoping he'll be back in time for the Big Ten post-season tournament as they look to win one of the most competitive conferences in the country.
