Christian Jones returns to UNLV Rebels lineup, cleared for Kansas game
UNLV forward Christian Jones (20) shoots over South Alabama forward Don MuepoKelly (25) during a basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Henderson on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. South Alabama won 76-68 over UNLV. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @csstevensphoto
South Alabama forwards Don MuepoKelly (25) and Nick Stover (24) defend against UNLV forward Christian Jones (20) during a basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Henderson on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. South Alabama won 76-68 over UNLV. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @csstevensphoto
UNLV's Christian Jones (20) shoots over Duke's Amile Jefferson (21) during the Blue Devils road matchup with the Rebels at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV senior forward Christian Jones, who has missed the past three basketball games with an ankle injury, practiced Wednesday and has been cleared to play against No. 3 Kansas.
The teams meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Rebels coach Marvin Menzies said he didn’t know how many minutes Jones would receive. Jones averages 10.5 points and 6.5 rebounds.
Junior forward Dwayne Morgan remains out with a shoulder injury.
Also, UNLV’s game at New Mexico on Jan. 10 will be at 6 p.m. PST and streamed on ESPN3.
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