Though Productive, Tillie Questionable to Meet Lobos
The good news for the Utes is that forward Kim Tillie did not suffer a setback while playing for the first time in five games against Brigham Young last weekend.
The bad news is, he's still questionable to play the New Mexico Lobos tonight.
Coach Jim Boylen said the 6-foot-9 sophomore had experienced some soreness in the leg that's recovering from a stress fracture, after playing 10 productive minutes off the bench against the Cougars. And if that soreness persists, the Utes won't use him against the Lobos -- especially knowing that Tillie will have three more days of rest before the next game.
If Tillie can play, Boylen expects to use him in short bursts of three to four minutes apiece. But that could be enough to help. Against the Cougars, Tillie contributed four points, five rebounds and a blocked shot while providing a strong inside presence.
"I knew we missed him," Boylen said. "Then you watch him play in that game and you're like, 'Whoa ...'"
The bad news is, he's still questionable to play the New Mexico Lobos tonight.
Coach Jim Boylen said the 6-foot-9 sophomore had experienced some soreness in the leg that's recovering from a stress fracture, after playing 10 productive minutes off the bench against the Cougars. And if that soreness persists, the Utes won't use him against the Lobos -- especially knowing that Tillie will have three more days of rest before the next game.
If Tillie can play, Boylen expects to use him in short bursts of three to four minutes apiece. But that could be enough to help. Against the Cougars, Tillie contributed four points, five rebounds and a blocked shot while providing a strong inside presence.
"I knew we missed him," Boylen said. "Then you watch him play in that game and you're like, 'Whoa ...'"
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