With 15 pounds of muscle added, Sterling Manley is ready, but when will he be able to help

Posted Oct 4, 2019
Sterling Manley is ready and willing, but the question is when he’ll be able. After battling a knee injury throughout last season, the junior big man underwent offseason surgery and hasn’t been able to practice as he deals with what’s officially being termed as “recurring left knee soreness.” He put on 15 pounds of muscle through his offseason work. (Heels Maven)

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