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Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. breaks foot in practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. breaks foot in practice
Summary

Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. suffered a broken foot during practice on November 9, 2026. He will undergo surgery soon for the injury, which is expected to recover fully. Coach Bill Self stated that Council is anticipated to return around the start of the Big 12 conference season, with the Jayhawks' first game scheduled against West Virginia on January 2. Council averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game last season. Kansas will face Kentucky in the State Farms Champions Classic in Chicago on November 10.

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  • •Council suffered a broken fifth metatarsal during practice.
  • •He will have surgery in the coming days.
  • •The Jayhawks' first conference game is January 2 against West Virginia.
  • •Kansas averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds last season.
  • •Kansas plays Kentucky in the State Farms Champions Classic on November 10.
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  • 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Breaks Foot During Practice
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The Jayhawks will be without the veteran guard until conference play begins.

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