UK Men's Basketball

Kentucky’s Matthews expected to bounce back quickly from medical procedure

By Jerry Tipton

jtipton@herald-leader.com
Kentucky guard Charles Matthews, center, drives to the hoop between South Carolina forward Mindaugas Kacinas, left, and Marcus Stroman, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. Kentucky defeated South Carolina 89-62.
Kentucky guard Charles Matthews, center, drives to the hoop between South Carolina forward Mindaugas Kacinas, left, and Marcus Stroman, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. Kentucky defeated South Carolina 89-62. Sean Rayford AP

University of Kentucky guard Charles Matthews underwent a minor medical procedure Tuesday, UK confirmed Wednesday. He is expected back fully in time for summer workouts.

Matthews, a 6-foot-6 sophomore-to-be, averaged 1.7 points and 1.6 rebounds as a freshman. He played in 37 games, and started in three (against Albany, Illinois State and Louisville).

A highlight came in the SEC Tournament when he helped defend Alabama's all-league guard Retin Obasohan.

Jerry Tipton: 859-231-3227, @JerryTipton

This story was originally published April 27, 2016 at 10:33 AM with the headline "Kentucky’s Matthews expected to bounce back quickly from medical procedure."

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