US EditionPenn Forward TJ Power's Status for First-Round Game vs. No. 3 Illinois Uncertain because of Illness
TJ Power missed two practices due to illness before Penn's NCAA opener; coach McCaffrey will update status pregame while swingman Ethan Roberts remains out with concussion.
- On Thursday, Penn forward TJ Power's status is uncertain for the NCAA first-round game against No. seed Illinois, with Penn coach Fran McCaffrey saying he is 'under the weather' and will update before the game.
- Earlier this month, Penn lost swingman Ethan Roberts since March 6 after a second concussion, and McCaffrey cautioned against risking another injury.
- Power's season numbers show his impact, including 44 points in Penn's 88-84 overtime win over Yale and averages of 16.8 points and 7.9 rebounds this year.
- McCaffrey said Power's uncertain availability is 'a game changer' because many of Penn's actions feature him, complicating preparation for Illinois.
- On Wednesday, Power was not in the team’s locker room at Bon Secours Wellness Arena and spent time with trainers receiving treatment, McCaffrey added he would 'say yes' he might play despite missing practice.
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Penn’s TJ Power sits out practice — and Ethan Roberts out for the year — ahead of 1st-round game vs. Illinois
Penn coach Fran McCaffery said TJ Power wasn’t up for practicing Wednesday as he deals with an illness ahead of the NCAA Tournament game against Illinois.
Penn forward TJ Power’s status for tournament uncertain due to illness
Penn forward TJ Power’s status for its first-round NCAA Tournament game on Thursday night against No. 3 seed Illinois is uncertain after he missed the team’s last two practices with an illness.
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The Hamilton SpectatorPenn forward TJ Power’s status for first-round game vs. No. 3 Illinois uncertain because of illness
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Penn forward TJ Power’s status for the Quakers’ first-round NCAA Tournament game on Thursday night against No. 3 seed Illinois is uncertain after he missed the
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