Hobbled Hassan Diarra

[KemGiffeyJr]

No question our man Has is really hurting out there. Hasn’t looked himself in weeks. I’d like to see him not even dress for seton hall. I’ve liked our position-less lineups and I think there’s something there. Even without a big depending on the matchup. Hope we lean into it more for the next couple of games before the Johnnie’s rematch.

 

[Mike Honcho]

No question our man Has is really hurting out there. Hasn’t looked himself in weeks. I’d like to see him not even dress for seton hall. I’ve liked our position-less lineups and I think there’s something there. Even without a big depending on the matchup. Hope we lean into it more for the next couple of games before the Johnnie’s rematch.

It sucks because Hass was having an excellent year before he got hurt, with an A:TO ratio approaching 3:1.

 

[Husky68]

Not sure I understand why 2-4 weeks of rest wouldn't make much difference in improvement. Big East tournament starts March 12th and NCAA March 20th. Not a medical doctor but using myself as example rest/rehab always makes things better, what does Has have that this wouldn't make sense?

 

[AllHusky]

Not sure I understand why 2-4 weeks of rest wouldn't make much difference in improvement. Big East tournament starts March 12th and NCAA March 20th. Not a medical doctor but using myself as example rest/rehab always makes things better, what does Has have that this wouldn't make sense?

100%. What the heck is it? All I’ve heard is tendinitis in knee. Rest, ice, maybe cortisone. Unless it’s something else.

 

[Mike Honcho]

100%. What the heck is it? All I’ve heard is tendinitis in knee. Rest, ice, maybe cortisone. Unless it’s something else.

Not for nothing, but Mamadou was beset by chronic knee issues, including a torn meniscus in his left knee that he underwent surgery for: Knee issues force UConn's Diarra to end career

 

[TheHorde]

Not to play doctor or speculate but if it’s knee related, a meniscus tear wouldn’t generally heal unless repaired with surgery. My understanding is that many MCL and PCL tears would heal with a few weeks’ worth of rest.

 

[inWV]

100%. What the heck is it? All I’ve heard is tendinitis in knee. Rest, ice, maybe cortisone. Unless it’s something else.

A little torn cartilage can do a number on a knee in terms of tendonitis. Not bad enough to prevent him playing, but won't really resolve until surgery or longer term rest. At this point it's manage the symptoms and keep the joint as strong as possible.

 

[auror]

Hurley has stated that Dr's have told him Hass would need to sit for 4-6 weeks to make a difference. Which is end of season basically.

 

[RuffRuff]

Its been stated as tendinitis. If so an inflamed knee tendon sheath that hurts like a mofo, but isn’t something structural. Makes me wonder if they can rest as much as possible between now and tournament, and then shoot a steroid or some anti inflammatory in there to carry him through March.

 

[JB75]

Well for starters, he’s definitely resting for seton hall then maybe if the Villanova game gets sticky , throw him out there for a bit but if I’m Hurley , he doesn’t see the Floor until the St. John’s game - if that , then sit him vs gtown and maybe providence

 

[RuffRuff]

Well for starters, he’s definitely resting for seton hall then maybe if the Villanova game gets sticky , throw him out there for a bit but if I’m Hurley , he doesn’t see the Floor until the St. John’s game - if that , then sit him vs gtown and maybe providence

Im all for resting him and giving the team a couple games to get used to life without him. If he comes back healthy, gravy.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

As long as Liam is healthy, I think we can get Hassan some rest. Even more so, if Nowell is ready.

 

[CL82]

Not for nothing, but Mamadou was beset by chronic knee issues, including a torn meniscus in his left knee that he underwent surgery for: Knee issues force UConn's Diarra to end career

I had forgotten that.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Tendonitis is extremely ,painful but I do know a cure
I had it so bad ,back in the 1990’s , in my right wrist , I could not turn on a water faucet
i couldn’t get rid of it for months regardless of what I tried . The wrist brace was worthless I was spending hours at a computer keyboard every day .
Then I had the old fashioned hernia surgery where they actually cut you open.
i was laid up for over a week in bed no work , no computer .
At the end of the week by a miracle my tendonitis was gone no I’m not recommending hernia surgery.
Rest the leg completely for a good week just may do the trick it can’t hurt.
Trying to play through it is the worst thing possible

 

[jibsey]

I assume he’s had cortisone or similar injections? They worked pretty good for many athletes.