Arkansas’ Anthony Black expected to play vs. UConn, despite foot injury

Freshman Arkansas guard Anthony Black is on track to play against Connecticut in the Sweet Sixteen tonight. There was concern over a foot injury for Black, but according to college hoops insider Jon Rothstein, the star rookie is expected to suit up and give it a go against the Huskies.

Here was Rothstein’s report, which he tweeted:

“Arkansas’ Anthony Black (foot) is expected to play in tonight’s Sweet 16 game against UConn, per a school spokesman. Averages 12.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, and 4 APG.”

Black took over point guard duties for the most part this season and is the team’s second-leading scorer and also its best perimeter defender. This Arkansas team lacked guards even before Nick Smith went down for a lot of the year, and Eric Musselman has just had to play Davonte Davis and Anthony Black every minute possible. Those two each average more than 35 minutes per game this year, with Black leading the way by a smidge.

He’s a crucial player for the Razorbacks and needs to play for the Hogs to feel good about their chances.

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