Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa is listed as “probable” to play for Cincinnati against the Wildcats. The announcement came from the Big 12’s player availability report released on Tuesday. Kriisa has been sidelined for the Bearcats’ last four games due to a separated shoulder.
Kerr Kriisa’s Status Update
According to Big 12 guidelines, a player designated as “probable” has about a 75% chance of participating in the upcoming game. This classification allows teams to communicate player statuses effectively prior to games.
- Out: No chance of playing
- Doubtful: 25% chance of playing
- Questionable: 50% chance of playing
- Probable: 75% chance of playing
- Available: 100% chance of playing (only listed if previously reported)
Cincinnati will provide updates 90 minutes before tip-off on game days. Players may be marked as “available,” “game-time decision,” or “out” depending on their readiness.
Season Performance
This season, Kerr Kriisa has averaged 7.3 points and 3.8 rebounds across 14 games for the Cincinnati Bearcats. He has started in 12 games, but now primarily contributes from the bench behind teammates Day Day Thomas, Sencire Harris, and Jizzle James.
Career Background
Kriisa, a sixth-year player, has had a notable career in college basketball. He originally signed with Arizona during the COVID-19 summer of 2020. After missing 17 games due to prior professional commitments in Lithuania, he played his first season with the Wildcats. Subsequently, he continued with Arizona for two more seasons before transferring to West Virginia.
At West Virginia, Kriisa’s tenure was short-lived, as coach Bob Huggins resigned soon after his arrival. Following that, he played for Kentucky, where he faced injuries, including a broken foot, putting his participation at risk.
Now with Cincinnati, Kriisa is focused on making a successful return to the court. He has even hinted at the possibility of extending his college career for a seventh season.
