When it comes to betting ont the NCAA Tournament or just picking games in a bracket, it’s crucial to know which key players are out due to injury or other issues.

Let’s take a look at the latest injuries as we head to the big day on Thursday.

Alabama: G Aden Holloway (legal) is doubtful. Averages 16.8 points per game. 

Arkansas: F Karter Knox (knee) is averaging 8.1 points and 4.5 rebounds. There’s an outside chance that he plays in the NCAA Tournament.  

BYU: Wing Richie Saunders (ACL) has been out since Feb. 14. He was averaging 18 points per game and shooting 38% of his three-point attempts.

Clemson:  C Carter Welling (ACL) was injured in the ACC Tournament. He was averaging 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds. 

Duke: G Caleb Foster fractured his foot against North Carolina in the regular-season finale. The junior is averaging 8.5 points and 2.8 assists. He’s also known for his defense. He’s not likely to play in this tournament but possibly could return if they make the Final Four. C Patrick Ngongba III (foot) is their top interior defender. He has a better chance of returning than Foster. 

Gonzaga: F Braden Huff (knee) has not played since mid-January. The 6-10 junior was averaging 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. He’s not likely to play this week, but could if the Zags advance. 

Kentucky: Sophomore Jayden Quaintance (knee soreness). The outstanding defender has played in just four games this season but he could make an appearance in the tournament. 

Louisville: Star guard Mikel Brown (back) will miss their first game against USF and their next game if they advance. The 6-5 point guard was averaging 18.2 points and 4.7 assists.

Michigan: G L.J. Cason (ACL) was injured in a late February win. He was one of the best backup guards in the nation, averaging 8.4 points in 18.6 minutes. F Yaxel Lendeborg (low ankle sprain) is expected to play, but that’s a situation to keep an eye on.

North Carolina: F Caleb Wilson (right thumb) is out for the season. The 6-10 freshman was averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds. 

Ohio State: G Taison Chatman (groin) is listed as questionable. He’s averaging 7.2 points in 21.5 minutes over his last 13 games.

Penn: G Ethan Roberts (concussion) is questionable. He’s averaging 16.9 points per game. 

Texas Tech: F JT Toppin (ACL) was injured on Feb. 17. The 6-9 forward was averaging 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds.

UCLA: Donovan Dent (calf) is another injury to monitor. He averages 13.5 points and 7.6 assists. Tyler Bilodeau (knee strain) leads the team in scoring at 17.6 points per game and is available.

UConn: F Jaylin Stewart (knee) is a key bench piece who missed the final six games of the regular season but is likely to miss the first week. G Silas Demary (ankle sprain) averages 10.9 points and 6.2 assists. He’s questionable.

Villanova: F Matt Hodge (ACL) was averaging 92 points and shooting 45.2% from the field. Was injured in early March.

Wisconsin: C Nolan Winter (ankle) is questionable. Has missed the last four games. He’s their best interior defender. 

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