Guard Bubu Palo is set to make his return to the ISU men’s basketball team.

The Ames native, who has missed the last six weeks with a right wrist injury, had his cast removed Thursday and will tentatively make his return Feb. 18 against Oklahoma.

“We’ll keep talking to our doctors,” said coach Fred Hoiberg. “I think a big thing is getting range of motion back in that wrist so he can go out there and not be thinking about it and have the confidence and not have limitations.”

Palo had seen his playing time increase and was awarded with a full scholarship just prior to suffering the injury. Hoiberg said Palo brings a lot to the team.

“The big thing Bubu brings us is great presence on the floor and a calming influence on the offensive end,” Hoiberg said. “We’re certainly excited to get him back.”