Virginia Cavaliers junior guard Justin Anderson could play Saturday at Louisville if he can tolerate practice Thursday and Friday, Virginia coach Tony Bennett told ESPN Wednesday night.
The 6-foot-6 Anderson, who was in contention for all-American and ACC player of the year status prior to fracturing his left pinky finger against Louisville on Feb. 7, will compete in his first full practice Thursday.
The second-ranked Cavs (28-1, 16-1 ACC), a projected No. 1 seed by ESPN.com's bracketologist Joe Lunardi, won the ACC regular-season title outright for the second straight season. The Cavs are 7-0 without Anderson.
"Justin will play in the ACC tournament unless something unforeseen happens,'' Bennett said in a text message Wednesday night.
Anderson was averaging 13.4 points and 4.3 rebounds prior to getting hurt.