Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Breaks Foot During Practice

Kansas Basketball just suffered a major blow in the backcourt.Melvin Council Jr. suffered a broken foot in practice on Monday. He will undergo surgery to repair the injury and is expected to make a full recovery.“Melvin broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot during Monday’s practice and will have surgery in the next couple of days,” Kansas coach Bill Self said in a statement. “We expect a full recovery and we’re hopeful he will return around the start of the conference season.”The Jayhawks are hopeful that Council Jr. can make a return early in conference play. Kansas will open its Big 12 slate against West Virginia on Jan. 2.Council began his collegiate career at the juco level. He spent two years at Monroe College in New York before transferring to Wagner. He spent one year there before landing at St. Bonaventure and eventually Kansas. Council averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game last season.Kansas will be in action on Tuesday night against Kentucky during the State Farms Champions Classic in Chicago.