SLU Star Javonte Perkins Out for Season with ACL Injury; How Will Saint Louis Adjust?

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In a seemingly innocuous exhibition against their cross state Jesuit counterpart, SLU may have suffered their worst loss of the season. One day before being named to the A-10 Preseason 1st Team, Javonte Perkins came down awkwardly while driving the lane in the first half against Rockhurst University. In obvious pain, the 5th year senior hobbled off the court with the help of the SLU trainers. Perkins, a JUCO transfer who exercised his right to an additional year of eligibility under the NCAA’s COVID exemption policy, was poised to be the focal point of the SLU offense as he prepared himself for a pro career. By all accounts a great player and person, Perkins will be sorely missed and I wish him the best of luck in his recovery.
With the season opener against Central Arkansas less than 2 weeks away, Travis Ford needs to recalibrate and ready the Billikens for a Perkins-less campaign. Already having to adjust to the...

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