Kentucky's Washington out vs. Abilene Christian with foot sprain

Kentucky's leading scorer PJ Washington will not play in the team's NCAA Tournament opener Thursday against Abilene Christian, head coach John Calipari announced.

Washington has a sprained foot but no fracture, Calipari added.

The sophomore was injured in Kentucky's loss to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament semifinal. He was spotted in a walking boot afterward but Calipari had said he expected Washington to play Thursday.

In addition to being its leading scorer, Washington is also Kentucky's top rebounder and shot-blocker. The 20-year-old's absence will put more pressure on the backcourt duo of Tyler Herro and Keldon Johnson.

Kentucky hasn't lost its first game of the NCAA Tournament since 2008.