Injuries derailed the Cougars' in the last three NCAA Tournaments, so being cautious with Roberts in the Big 12 tourney is the right call

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Houston forward J’Wan Roberts is expected to be a game-time decision for Friday's Big 12 semifinal against BYU. Roberts suffered a sprained right ankle early in the second half of Thursday's quarterfinal win against Colorado and did not return for the final 18 minutes. X-rays taken after the game were negative.

Against Colorado, Houston starting center J'Wan Roberts left the game with what appeared to be an ankle injury. Roberts did not return to the game and, as of Fr

Emanuel Sharpe scored 19 points before fouling out, and No. 2 Houston overcame an injury to veteran forward J’Wan Roberts in the second half to beat Colorado 77-68 on Thursday and advance to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament.

Houston forward J’Wan Roberts missed most of the second half Thursday with a sprained right ankle. Roberts, an All-Big 12 first-team selection, rolled his ankle just two minutes into the second half and did not return in the top-seeded Cougars’ 77-68 win over Colorado in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals.