Injuries derailed the Cougars' in the last three NCAA Tournaments, so being cautious with Roberts in the Big 12 tourney is the right call

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Houston forward J’Wan Roberts is expected to be a game-time decision for Friday's Big 12 semifinal against BYU. Roberts suffered a sprained right ankle early in the second half of Thursday's quarterfinal win against Colorado and did not return for the final 18 minutes.

Against Colorado, Houston starting center J'Wan Roberts left the game with what appeared to be an ankle injury. Roberts did not return to the game and, as of Fr

Emanuel Sharpe scored 19 points before fouling out, and No. 2 Houston overcame an injury to veteran forward J’Wan Roberts in the second half to beat Colorado 77-68 on Thursday and advance to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Houston forward J’Wan Roberts will not play in Friday’s Big 12 tournament semifinal against BYU due to a sprained right ankle. Roberts, an All-Big 12 first-team selection, suffered the injury early in the second half of Thursday’s quarterfinal win against Colorado.