PF/C Kyle Madsen (official thread)

[Buckskin86]

November 2, 2009
Madsen the likely starter against Walsh

Coach Thad Matta said after practice today that he probably will start Kyle Madsen at center in an exhibition game against Walsh University on Wednesday night in Value City Arena.

Zisis Sarikopoulos, who was expected to start in place of injured Dallas Lauderdale, did not practice today because of an injury to his left knee, the same knee he injured while playing for Greece this summer in the under-19 world championships.

Matta said Sarikopoulos "tweaked" the knee Sunday when he and another player banged knees during practice. Matta said he expected Sarikopoulos to return to practice Tuesday.

Matta hopes Lauderdale also can return to practice Tuesday after his broken right hand is X-rayed. He said Lauderdale will not play against Walsh.

Hoops & Scoops: an OSU basketball blog

[LitlBuck]

Sometimes I think we should not let our players play for their national teams overseas during the summer. It just seems like there is too much of a risk for an injury and why take the chance. I think Madsen will do more than a adequate job but no way could he be the starting center for us the entire season. He is a role player and we need Dallas if we are going to contend for the Big Ten title.