South Carolina star Sindarius Thornwell said Friday he is recovering from his illness and will participate in the Gamecocks' practice.
Thornwell missed Thursday's practice due to flu-like symptoms and remained back at the hotel.
The senior guard said he is now fully ready to concentrate on Saturday's Final Four game against top-seeded Gonzaga.
"I had a fever and a headache, but I'm fine now," Thornwell said during a press conference at Glendale, Ariz. "I'm good."
Thornwell, the SEC Player of the Year, has fueled seventh-seeded South Carolina's stunning run to the Final Four.
He is averaging 25.8 points in four games and was named Most Outstanding Player of the East Regional. His season averages are 21.6 points and 7.2 rebounds.
Gamecocks coach Frank Martin said Thornwell felt he had let the team down by not being to practice on Thursday.
"I said, 'What's wrong with you? Letting who down?'" Martin said. "'The game's Saturday. You'll be all right, man.'
"But that's just who he is. He's wired to compete."
