Purdue Coach Doesn’t Believe Haas Will Play Even with Brace
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Purdue coach Matt Painter said he does not expect starting center Isaac Haas to play again this season - even if the NCAA approves a brace to protect his fractured right elbow.
The 7-foot-2 senior was injured in an NCAA Tournament win over Cal State Fullerton. Team trainers fitted Haas with a large brace to protect his arm and he worked out with his teammates Saturday but he was wearing a brace that would not have allowed him to play for safety reasons.
Second-seeded Purdue beat Butler without Haas to reach its second straight Sweet 16. The Boilermakers play Texas Tech on Friday in Boston.
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