Is Festus Ezili playing Thursday?

[wadesworld]

About to make my Vandy predictions.  Gotta know...

[tower912]

If he doesn't, then CO's absence won't hurt as much.   If UWGB's 7 footer can go for 22 and 14, a healthy Ezili could do some serious damage. 

[dwaderoy2004]

Not sure why he wouldn't.  He's been back in the lineup for a couple weeks.

[wadesworld]

Not sure why he wouldn't.  He's been back in the lineup for a couple weeks.

He didn't play in their last game against LAF on 12/21

[MUMac]

Sounds like he has been nursing a knee injury.  Likely held out the last couple of games to rest/rehab, as he was not needed.  I would expect he would play, but don't believe Vandy is tipping their cards.

[MuMark]

Vandy board seems to think he will play.

[wojosdojo]

How bout CO?

[Brewtown Andy]

How bout CO?

Given the way suspensions have been announced and the update that Enlund posted the other day, I half expect to walk into the BC tomorrow night and see CO's name on the scoreboard.

[only a warrior]

He may be too busy celebrating Festivus

[PGsHeroes32]

I just saw something where Tiecheng(major spelling) has been cleared to play and will START in place of Ezeli. I dont know if Ezeli is going to play but it sounds like he won't be starting.

[TedBaxter]

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20111229/SPORTS0602/312290025/Vandy-plans-ease-center-Ezeli-into-lineup?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s

Ezili will play.

[96warrior]

Given the way suspensions have been announced and the update that Enlund posted the other day, I half expect to walk into the BC tomorrow night and see CO's name on the scoreboard.

Suspensions? Sorry to be slow but what is this about?

[rocky_warrior]

Suspensions? Sorry to be slow but what is this about?

Junior and DJO previously missing games because of "violations of team rules".  That's all.

[Brewtown Andy]

Junior and DJO previously missing games because of "violations of team rules".  That's all.

And that I found out about both of those when I arrived at the building the game was being played in.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

From ESPN Insider:

According to The Tennessean, Vanderbilt center Festus Ezeli will return to the lineup tonight against Marquette, but won't be in the starting lineup.

The 6-foot-11 center missed the Commodores last two games after re-aggravating the right knee that he sprained back in October.

Look for Steve Tchiengang to start at center while Ezeli gradually works his way back into the rotation; Vandy coach Kevin Stallings estimated that his key big man is at about 75 percent in terms of health heading into tonight's game.

[wojosdojo]

Given the way suspensions have been announced and the update that Enlund posted the other day, I half expect to walk into the BC tomorrow night and see CO's name on the scoreboard.

+1

[patso]

It would be great if MU had that UWGB center. He's  got some skill.

[rocky_warrior]

Hopefully only for the tip, where Gardner will have a chance to undercut him and take him out for the rest of the game.

[77ncaachamps]

If he becomes effective tonight, sweep the leg.

[Skatastrophy]

If he becomes effective tonight, sweep the leg.

While it's a joke, D-ing up against DG is very tough on anyone's knees.  I hope we don't re-injure the guy, but I wouldn't expect him to be able to bang too much if he's been nursing an injury.

[MerrittsMustache]

It would be great if MU had that UWGB center. He's  got some skill.

I hope this was meant to be sarcastic. That kid's best "skill" is being 7'1". Even at that, he's only shooting 43% from the floor and averaging the same number of rebounds as 6'6" Jae Crowder.

[wadesworld]

I hope this was meant to be sarcastic. That kid's best "skill" is being 7'1". Even at that, he's only shooting 43% from the floor and averaging the same number of rebounds as 6'6" Jae Crowder.

I would love to have him.  I'm pretty sure he's a freshman.  Maybe that's wrong though.

[PGsHeroes32]

I would love to have him.  I'm pretty sure he's a freshman.  Maybe that's wrong though.

Soph, but I agree I think we could find use for him.

[shoothoops]

Vandy hasn't hit their stride yet this season, but they will.  Ezeli is not 100% which is good for Marquette.  When 100% he's one of the best big men in the country.  Tchiengang doesn't have the same lift and movement after off-season foot surgery.  Henderson may see some time, but he's mostly a limited factor. 

[96warrior]

And that I found out about both of those when I arrived at the building the game was being played in.

Ah, got it - thanks. Not gonna lie, that had me going.