Kentucky’s PJ Washington to test his foot, could play Friday

The Kentucky Wildcats might have star forward PJ Washington back for their Sweet 16 matchup against Houston on Friday.

On Wednesday, Washington teased his improving health with a short video of himself walking without the hard cast he had been wearing last week.

Washington told reporters that his sprained left foot is feeling better, and that he’ll test it out on the court in practice Thursday.

PJ Washington says his pain is much better, but he hasn’t tested the foot on the court yet. Going to see what he can do today at practice.

— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 28, 2019

Speaking about this situation, head coach John Calipari also said he’s not sure if Washington will be able to play in the Sweet 16 against Houston, noting it would be up to the player and that it would be a pain issue.

Calipari also said he isn’t sure whether PJ Washington will practice today, and that it’s really up to him at this point. Will be pain management and also how effective he is able to be if/when he practices.

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 28, 2019

Kentucky cruised past Abilene Christian in the first round but struggled to beat Wofford by just six points in Round 2. Needless to say, getting Washington back for the final rounds of the NCAA Tournament would be huge.

On the season, Washington averaged 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.