We knew Tyshawn Taylor was tough. But this is ridiculous.
Kansas’ senior point guard has surgery last week after playing 35 minutes on a torn meniscus in his right knee during a win against Ohio State. He was supposed to miss at least three weeks.
Or one week. You know, because knee surgery is a breeze.
Coach Bill Self told the Lawrence Journal-World that Taylor is expected to play Monday against Davidson, eight days after his surgery. (Self says Thomas Robinson returned from the same injury after a similar period of time last season.)
He won’t play a lot, but Self seems interested to see how Taylor’s knee holds up. Well, and also for the sake of ensuring a little Jayhawks chemistry. Self can’t be excited by the thought of having his do-everything guard miss any time.
Connor Teahan’s expected to start in Taylor’s place.
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