Michigan Guard Caris LaVert Out for Season with Foot Injury
Published at(NEW YORK) — Michigan Wolverines guard Caris Lavert will miss the rest of the season after suffering a left foot injury.
LaVert suffered the injury during the team’s win over Northwestern on Saturday. LaVert hurt the same foot in May, and will need to undergo surgery for a second time.
“Caris has been working so hard this season and for this to happen is very unfortunate,” Michigan coach John Beilein said in a statement released by the school. “If we know anything about Caris, he will do everything it takes to not only get better, but to help his teammates during this time.
“He is a tremendous young man who I will really miss coaching the remainder of the season. However, I am optimistic he will have a complete recovery.”
LaVert, a junior, was considered one of the best guard prospects in college basketball prior to the injury.
This season, LaVert was averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assits per game.
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