'She will be ready to go this summer.' Asia Boone's foot injury won't hold her back at Kentucky

When Kentucky played against Liberty in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Kenny Brooks got a look at a future Cat in Asia Boone. However, that look was more like a quick glance due to her exiting the game with a foot injury just five minutes into it.

The connection between Brooks and Boone goes way back. Back to his days at James Madison even.

“I’ve had the pleasure of coaching against Asia’s sister, so there was some familiarity,” Brooks told KSR in his interview on The Memorial Memo. “When I was at James Madison, her sister played for William & Mary, and Asia’s different from her sister. She’s a pure shooter, great potential as a combo guard. She’ll give us some backup minutes at point guard, but also, out on the perimeter, she can really shoot the basketball.”

“Again, scouting against them, saw her play, saw her play some really good games against some Power 4 teams,” he added. “I think she’s gonna be something that’s really gonna help our depth as well, but her ability to shoot the basketball is going to be a welcomed addition as well.”

The 5-foot-8 guard had surgery on her foot following the conclusion of the season, and fortunately, she won’t have to miss any time on the hardwood this season.

It’ll be about a month-long recovery process before Boone is good to go. According to that timeline, she should be 100% around the start of June — well before the ball is tipped in November.

“She is [good to go for this season], and that’s something we talked about,” Brooks said. “She will be ready to go this summer. She had surgery on her foot. I think it’s like a four-week process, and she had that right after the season. So, she’ll be ready to go, and we’re excited about it.”

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