UConn men's basketball forward Nik Khamenia out six to eight weeks with foot injury
UConn men's basketball forward Nik Khamenia had surgery on his left foot and will miss six to eight weeks.
Sophomore UConn forward Nik Khamenia is expected to miss 6-8 weeks of play due to a foot injury, according to a team announcement on Thursday. Following surgery, Khamenia is anticipated to recover fully, with a return slated between Christmas and early January. Coach Dan Hurley confirmed Khamenia's recovery timeline and expressed confidence in his players' ability to step up during his absence.
Khamenia, a California native who transferred to UConn from Duke, had an impressive start to the season, averaging 10.5 points and four rebounds in his first two starts. In his place, freshmen Colben Landrew and Egor Amosov will fill Khamenia's minutes at small forward. Landrew has already proven his worth on the bench, averaging 10 points and 4.7 rebounds in three games.
Amosov, who usually played a smaller role, will see increased playing time as Khamenia recovers. Senior forward Jayden Ross acknowledged Khamenia's dedication to basketball and expressed confidence in his teammates' ability to maintain performance while supporting their teammate's recovery.
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