Ankle still bothering Ralph Sampson III

A twisted ankle is still bothering Gophers' center Ralph Sampson III. He missed Monday's win over Mount St. Mary's and did not participate in contact drills Wednesday. Tubby Smith isn't sure if Sampson will play Thursday against DePaul, but he's hoping he will play at some point during the Old Spice Classic.
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A twisted ankle is still bothering Gophers' center Ralph Sampson III. He missed Monday's win over Mount St. Mary's and did not participate in contact drills Wednesday. Tubby Smith isn't sure if Sampson will play Thursday against DePaul, but he's hoping he will play at some point during the Old Spice Classic.

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