Azubuike to make 1st start since March 3 as Kansas faces Clemson

Kansas will be at full strength for Friday's Sweet 16 matchup with Clemson, as star center Udoka Azubuike will return to the starting lineup for the first time in nearly three weeks.

The 7-footer is listed in the starting lineup for the Jayhawks obtained by Bobby Nightengale of the Lawrence Journal-World.

Azubuike has battled knee issues since the loss to Oklahoma State on March 3, sitting out during Kansas' run to the Big 12 tournament title. He played just three minutes in the club's opening round win over Penn before coming off the bench versus Seton Hall in the Round of 32.

The return of the powerful sophomore is huge for Bill Self's outfit, as Azubuike leads the team in rebounds with 6.9 per game and is shooting an absurd 77 percent from the field.