UNT Notebook

[UNTLifer]

Masters still part of rotation

Center Unjel Masters dressed but did not play in Saturday’s loss to Western Kentucky, when forward/center Will Smith saw his first extended playing time after missing eight games due to injuries.

Coach Johnny Jones said that is not an indication that playing time of Masters, who was recently replaced in the starting lineup by Justin Barnett, will be further limited.

"He’s been sick," Jones said. "He hadn’t practiced for us in a couple of days."

Masters, a 6-9 junior, is averaging 3.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game.

[CMJ]

I hope he can play. Even though it's not like he's been all-conference, at this point we need every healthy body in there.