Reeves Nelson Hyperextends Right Knee, MRI Negative

Freshman forward/center Reeves Nelson hyperextended his right knee yesterday (Dec. 1) and was unable to finish practice. He had an MRI late Tuesday night and the results that were revealed this afternoon were negative. He did not practice today (Dec. 2) and will miss tomorrow's practice as well. He is slated to return to practice on Friday, Dec. 4, two days before UCLA hosts No. 1 Kansas as part of the Big 12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series. Nelson is slated to start his first collegiate game this weekend with the departure of sophomore Drew Gordon.