As Saturday’s Final Four draws closer, which teams are suffering from injuries may play an important part in determining which teams are most likely to
face off in the 2010 NCAA Championship.

Michigan State continues to be plagued by injuries. While the team has largely rallied around the difficulties, the latest blow dealt the team could
signal disaster. Junior guard Kalin Lucas ruptured the Achilles tendon in his left foot during the first half of Sunday’s game against Maryland. Many Final Four odds makers are positing whether or not the
Spartans can win without Lucas. While Lucas is expected to make a full recovery, the injury ends his tournament run, and his recovery time is expected
to be between four and six months.

The Spartans woes don’t end there. Chris Allen has an arch injury to his right foot, while Delvon Roe is still recovering from knee surgery and Raymar
Morgan reportedly played against the Terrapins with a broken tooth.

In terms of the other teams, West Virginia has also been dealt a blow in the form of injury. Point-guard Darryl Bryant, or “Tuck”, as he’s known, broke
his foot earlier last week, and is currently being fitted with a special shoe that relieves pressure. It is unclear whether or not he will play against
Duke, although sports book cappers expect him to sit out the game, despite optimism from teammates.