Head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced Monday that forward David McClure will undergo surgery today on an injured left knee.
The freshman sat out Sunday’s game against Virginia Tech with the injury, which he suffered last Wednesday against Maryland.
“It’s going to get scooped and they don’t know the full extent of it yet and won’t know until they do the surgery,” Krzyzewski said. “There’s a loose body in there but they think there might be a little bit more of a problem.”
No timetable for his recovery and return will be available until after the procedure is performed at the Duke Hospital. Krzyzewski said the injury would likely keep McClure sidelined for at least a few weeks.
The Ridgefield, Conn., native, who has started three games for the Blue Devils this season, was averaging 1.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game.
“I feel badly for David,” Krzyzewski said. “He is a key member of our team and he will be missed during the time he is out.”
McClure’s absence will further deplete Duke’s frontcourt, which is currently missing senior Reggie Love, who broke a bone in his right foot Jan. 2.
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