Perry Ellis returns to Kansas practice

After practicing on Tuesday, Kansas junior forward Perry Ellis is “on schedule” in his recovery from a knee sprain and could play on Thursday in the Big 12 quarterfinals, KU men’s basketball coach Bill Self said on Tuesday.

“Perry was evaluated today and the doctors feel that he is right on schedule,” Self said. “He did some basketball activity on Monday. He practiced today, but is still on a limited basis.”

Self was hopeful that Ellis could participate during the Jayhawks’ entire practice on Wednesday and be ready for Thursday. KU plays the K-State-TCU winner around 2 p.m. in the Sprint Center.

“It will still be a gameday decision on whether or not he plays,” Self said, “but he is progressing nicely.”

This story was originally published March 10, 2015 at 7:37 PM with the headline "Perry Ellis returns to Kansas practice."