Jarred Vanderbilt not expected to be ready for opening night

Dave McMenamin: Jarred Vanderbilt continues to progress towards a return, according to JJ Redick, however he will continue to rehab for at least the next two weeks, which will cause him to miss the start of the regular season on Oct. 22.

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Dave McMenamin: Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood going through some light, non-contact basketball activities on the court after shootaround in PHX pic.x.com/BtssAietmG -via Twitter @mcten / October 17, 2024

Coach JJ Redick said after Saturday’s practice that Vanderbilt hasn’t had any setbacks and that the 6-foot-8 forward being available for the start of the season remains the hope. “He’s following our ramp-up protocol,” Redick said. “He has not done any contact work. He has not participated in any non-contact practice. But we’re still trying to target the beginning of the season. Redick added: “Our ramp-up process, we’re on, sort of, target. So, it remains to be seen if he’ll be available. But no setbacks. And he just continues to work his way back.” -via Orange County Register / October 13, 2024

Khobi Price: Jarred Vanderbilt is progressing in his "ramp-up protocol" with the hopes of being available for the beginning of the season, per JJ Redick. Vanderbilt hasn't participated in any non-contact practice drills or done any contact work. Redick said there haven't been any setbacks. -via Twitter @khobi_price / October 12, 2024

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