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Injury Sidelines UNC Basketball Forward, Not Ruled Out for Duke Game

Third-year UNC basketball player Jalen Washington is not available against Pitt.
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UNC basketball forward Jalen Washington
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UNC basketball is on the road battling the Pitt Panthers (13-6, 4-4 ACC) on Tuesday night, as the Tar Heels (13-8, 6-3 ACC) look to respond to their recent two-game losing skid with a second straight win. But Hubert Davis and his fourth squad are without the services of junior big man Jalen Washington, the program revealed a few minutes before tipoff in the Petersen Events Center.

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However, despite the sprained left knee that Washington sustained in UNC's home overtime win over the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, he participated in pregame warmups. So, perhaps the 6-foot-10, 225-pound Indiana native will be at full strength in time for the Tar Heels' rivalry road bout against the Duke Blue Devils (18-2, 10-0 ACC) in Cameron Indoor Stadium at 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN).

Washington recorded a career-high 18 points, along with six rebounds and three assists, against Boston College. He shot 7-for-10 from the field across his 26 minutes on the floor before suffering the injury.

Through 21 games this season, including 16 as a starter, Jalen Washington is averaging 6.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in his 17.6 minutes of action per contest.

At the time of this article's publishing, UNC basketball trailed the Panthers, 24-23, with nine minutes to play in the first half.

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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