Kansas' Dickinson, McCullar to Miss Big 12 Tournament, Expected Back for NCAA

Kansas Jayhawks' key players sidelined due to injuries but optimistic for NCAA Tournament return.

Kansas Jayhawks seniors Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar will not participate in the Big 12 men's basketball tournament due to injuries.
Both players are expected to return for the NCAA Tournament, with Dickinson suffering a dislocated shoulder and McCullar dealing with a bone bruise on his knee.
Coach Bill Self expressed optimism, stating that no surgery is needed for Dickinson and anticipates both players to resume full practice early next week.
The absence of Dickinson and McCullar, who are among the team's leading scorers and rebounders, poses a challenge for Kansas in the Big 12 tournament.
Kansas, seeded sixth in the Big 12, aims for a strong performance in the NCAA Tournament with a healthier roster.