KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Houston forward J’Wan Roberts is expected to be a game-time decision for Friday's Big 12 semifinal against BYU. Roberts suffered a sprained right ankle early in the second half of Thursday's quarterfinal win against Colorado and did not return for the final 18 minutes. X-rays taken after the game were negative.

Against Colorado, Houston starting center J'Wan Roberts left the game with what appeared to be an ankle injury. Roberts did not return to the game and, as of Fr

Emanuel Sharpe scored 19 points before fouling out, and No. 2 Houston overcame an injury to veteran forward J’Wan Roberts in the second half to beat Colorado 77-68 on Thursday and advance to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament.

Houston was forced to play BYU in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals without injured big man J’Wan Roberts. Turns out the second-ranked Cougars still had plenty of guys capable of playing some defense.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid supports his alma mater, BYU, against Houston.