LAWRENCE, KS - FEBRUARY 27: Bill Self head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks claps for his team as they celebrate winning the Big 12 Conference Championship after they defeated Texas Tech Red Raiders 67-58 at Allen Fieldhouse on February 27, 2016 in Lawrence, Kansas. With the win, Kansas clinched its 12th straight conference championship. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas to get big man back from ACL injury next week

He'll be a key piece to have this season.

Dwight Coleby transferred to Kansas before the beginning of last season in hopes of being able to practice with the Jayhawks before becoming eligible this season to play. However, those plans were hampered by an ACL tear that happened during a light practice.

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It looks like the injury has healed and Coleby will be able to help the Jayhawks win another Big 12 title this season.

Coleby should get a ton of minutes with Perry Ellis gone and only Landen Lucas returning in the front court. The Jayhawks are guard-heavy so those guys should get plenty of rest throughout games, but Coleby, Lucas and Carlton Bragg will have to anchor the paint between the three of them with some minimal help from 7'0" freshman Udoka Azubuike.