No. 2 Virginia might be getting its second-leading scorer back in time for the Cavaliers' regular-season finale and all the madness of March.
Justin Anderson hasn't played since Feb. 7 due to a broken finger, but he could be returning to the lineup Saturday to face Louisville, according to the Charlottesville Daily Progress.
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#UVa coach Tony Bennett says Justin Anderson's doctor's appt. today went well today and there is a chance he'll play Saturday at Louisville.
— Whitelaw Reid (@WhiteysWorld365) March 4, 2015Bennett says Anderson will now be allowed to partake in more game-related activities during practice, tho he's still wearing splint. #UVa
— Whitelaw Reid (@WhiteysWorld365) March 4, 2015Bennett says he expects Anderson to have rust in first game back, says he'll be smart with how he's used. #UVa
— Whitelaw Reid (@WhiteysWorld365) March 4, 2015Anderson was expected to miss 4-6 weeks following his injury, and if he does return Saturday it'd be exactly four weeks. He injured his finger on his shooting hand during a 52-47 win over Louisville.
The Virginia guard is averaging 13.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.