[RunItUpTheGut]

Louisville forward Rakeem Buckles has been cleared to return to practice starting Thursday.

The junior for the seventh-ranked Cardinals tore a ligament in his right knee on Feb. 27 and had surgery the following month. He participated in individual instruction on Nov. 9 and could return in a few weeks.

Buckles averaged 6.8 points and 6.1 rebounds in 16 games last season and is one of several Louisville players who have dealt with significant injuries already this season. Forward Stephan Van Treese (knee) returned for the first time in Tuesday night's 54-27 victory over Arkansas State.

Guard Mike Marra (knee) is out for the season, while guard Peyton Siva (ankle) has missed the last two games and is not expected to play Friday night against Ohio.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketba...n-practice

[theVILLE]

Big pick up for my cards! Length and toughness in the paint and provides more depth to the team!

[SPARTY]

Pretty sure I read somewhere today that your big man vantreese was out indefinetly?

[theVILLE]

Thats true, Van treese tore his Patellar tendon, Im telling you kurics gonna break his thumbs playing MW3 on xbox before long lol... its a revolving door, one cleared to play and one gets hurt the same day

[RoShamBo]

Thats true, Van treese tore his Patellar tendon, Im telling you kurics gonna break his thumbs playing MW3 on xbox before long lol... its a revolving door, one cleared to play and one gets hurt the same day

And they couldn't afford to lose anyone this season. The field is brutal in CBB this year IMO. A healthy Buckles is a big addition though.

[vundy33]

^^For sure.