Depending on the player & severity, you can play with a bone bruise. Most of the pain will come from contact.Pitchfork was quoted in an article I read that it hurts like hell, but he will tough it out and play through the pain. I don't know if that means the next game or what. But you know he wants to be out there, especially now when he's hot
Against Purdue, we just need his defense & height.Just hope it doesn't throw off his shot.