Khani Rooths to Compete in Louisville vs. Duke Basketball Game?
As the Louisville Cardinals prepare to face the fifth-ranked Duke Blue Devils, questions surround the return of sophomore forward Khani Rooths. Having missed the last three games due to illness, Rooths has been cleared to return to practice, but his game status remains uncertain.
Khani Rooths’ Potential Return
Khani Rooths, standing at 6 feet 10 inches and hailing from Washington, D.C., has been sidelined recently. Although he has received clearance to return to the Planet Fitness Kueber Center, he has not yet resumed basketball activities. Coach Pat Kelsey provided an update, stating, “He needs to eat a hamburger or two,” reflecting on Rooths’s condition. As of Sunday night, Rooths was listed as out for the game against Duke.
Louisville vs. Duke: Game Preview
The Louisville Cardinals enter the matchup against Duke with a record of 14-5 and 4-3 in the ACC. Conversely, Duke boasts a strong season, currently at 18-1 and 7-0 in the conference. Their last encounter ended in a victory for Duke, who won 84-73 at the KFC Yum! Center on January 6.
Injury Report
Alongside Rooths, another Louisville player, Aly Khalifa, is on the injury report with a wrist issue but is listed as probable. Khalifa played 14 minutes in the victory over Virginia Tech, contributing three points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Duke’s Injury Concerns
Duke’s roster has faced challenges as well. Center Ifeanyi Ufochukwu is out for the season after suffering a non-contact knee injury in December. Despite this setback, the Blue Devils have rallied to win their last seven games.
Viewing Information
The highly anticipated game will tip off at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN. Specific channel placements include:
- AT&T U-Verse: Channel 602
- DirecTV: Channel 206
- Dish: Channel 140
- Spectrum: Channel 506
Fans can also livestream the game via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. For those without a cable subscription, Fubo offers a free trial for livestreaming the event.
Conclusion
As Louisville gears up to battle Duke, the question remains: Will Khani Rooths return to contribute against a formidable opponent? Only time will tell as both teams aim for victory in this crucial ACC matchup.
