Kansas basketball transfer Kyle Cuffe Jr. breaks his hand
Kansas basketball transfer Kyle Cuffe couldn’t stay on the floor for the Jayhawks, and he has already encountered another injury with his new school, Syracuse.
It’s safe to say that Kyle Cuffe Jr. had some difficult breaks with the Kansas Jayhawks. After being redshirted in the 2021-22 season, he tore his MCL and PCL in a pregame practice before the Champions Classic vs. Duke. And a little more than a month after committing to Syracuse via the transfer portal, Cuffe has suffered a broken right hand and will be out until at least the end of July.
Newly appointed head coach Adrian Autry confirmed the injury yesterday to syracuse.com. The Orange added Chance Westry, JJ Starling, and Naheem McLeod to their 2023 transfer class in addition to Cuffe.
Cuffe appeared in two contests this past season, totaling six minutes played. He grabbed one rebound and missed both of his shot attempts. Minutes won’t be easy for him to come by at Syracuse either, especially with the return of Judah Mintz.
Kyle Cuffe Jr., who transferred from Kansas to Syracuse in May, is out with a broken bone in his hand. https://t.co/Lg4wNg091m
— Mike Waters (@MikeWatersSYR) June 27, 2023
Cuffe is a native of Harlem, New York City, and headed back to his home state after spending two years in Lawrence. He’s an athletic combo guard who can get to the rim with ease. His offensive game is still unpolished, but he should tap into his potential soon.
With four years of eligibility remaining, Cuffe still has plenty of time to get it together. However, his inability to stay on the court is becoming a recurring issue. He will miss vital offseason team practices with the Orange, which won’t bode well for his playing time prospects. Kansas basketball fans wish him the best and hope he can carve out a consistent role with the Orange.
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