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Two Vols on SEC injury report
Two Tennessee basketball players were added to the SEC injury report before the Vols play at Auburn on Saturday.
Jordan Gainey is questionable due to flu-like symptoms and Igor Milicic Jr. is probable with a lower-body injury, according to Friday’s report.
Gainey did not practice Friday as the No. 7 Vols (17-2, 4-2 SEC) prepared to face the No. 1 Tigers (17-1, 5-0) on Saturday (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). Milicic was a partial participant.
Gainey is averaging 11.2 points and shooting 33.8% on 3-pointers in 27.1 minutes per game game. Milicic, a 6-foot-10 forward, is averaging 10.3 points and is UT’s leading rebounder with 8.4 per game.
Tennessee has seven healthy and fully available scholarship players with Gainey and Milicic on the injury report.
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Tennessee injury report
- J.P. Estrella (out)
- Jordan Gainey (questionable)
- Igor Milicic Jr. (probable)
Auburn injury report
- Johni Broome (questionable)
J.P. Estrella is out for the season for Tennessee
Estrella underwent season-ending foot surgery in November.
The sophomore forward dealt with a lingering left foot injury during the offseason. He returned for the start of the season and played in three games before he was shut down. He ended up needing surgery.
Estrella and Tennessee will pursue a medical redshirt, which if granted would mean Estrella still has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
How SEC availability report works
The SEC student-athlete availability report was introduced this season for conference games only.
The initial report is released at 8:10 p.m. ET the night before a game and a follow-up report is issued two hours before tipoff on game days.
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Here’s what those designations mean:
- Out: Will not play, 0% chance to play.
- Doubtful: Unlikely to play, 25% chance to play.
- Questionable: Uncertain to play, 50% chance to play.
- Probable: Probable to play, 75% chance to play.
Per the SEC policy, schools must accurately designate players’ participation status. If the school has knowledge that a player may not be able to participate in the upcoming game for any reason (injury, illness, suspension, ineligibility or personal matter), it must report it.
Failure to do so will subject schools to potential penalties ranging from $25,000 for a first offense to $100,000 for a third and further offenses.
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The SEC injury report is out and it looks like the Tennessee Volunteers will be missing two key players for their upcoming game. Wide receiver John Doe and linebacker Jane Smith are both listed as out for the game due to undisclosed injuries. This is a tough blow for the Vols as they prepare to face off against a tough opponent in their next matchup. Hopefully, both players will be able to recover quickly and get back on the field soon. Stay tuned for more updates on their status as game day approaches. #GoVols #SECfootball #InjuryReport
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