Marquette's Tyler Kolek to Miss Big East Opener, Expected Back for NCAAs

The star point guard's injury sidelines him for the tournament's start but he shows promising recovery signs.

Tyler Kolek, Marquette's star point guard and nation's leader in assists, will miss the Big East Tournament opener due to an oblique injury.
Kolek has missed Marquette's last three games but is expected to be available for the NCAA Tournament.
Despite his injury, Kolek has been practicing partially and continues to receive treatment, showing good progress.
Kolek's absence opens opportunities for opponents, with Villanova potentially benefiting in their quest for an NCAA Tournament spot.
Kolek, a unanimous pick for the Associated Press All-Big East team, averages 15 points and 7.6 assists per game.