Tyler Kolek Returns to Full Practice Ahead of NCAA Tournament
Marquette's star guard, Tyler Kolek, is back in full practice after recovering from an oblique injury, boosting the team's prospects for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
- Tyler Kolek, the 2023 Big East player of the year, has resumed full-court, 5-on-5 drills this week, signaling his return from an oblique injury.
- Marquette, holding a 25-9 record and the No. 2 seed in the South Region, is set to face Western Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament's first round.
- Kolek, who averages 7.6 assists and 15 points per game, missed Marquette's last six games but is now 'looking like himself' in practice, according to coach Shaka Smart.
- The guard's health is crucial for Marquette, especially after an injury-impacted performance in last year's NCAA Tournament.
- Marquette aims to improve on last year's performance, where they were eliminated in the second round, with Kolek's return bolstering their lineup.
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