Creighton Men’s Basketball Guard Pop Isaacs Coach Greg McDermott told The Associated Press on Saturday that he will undergo hip surgery and miss the rest of the season.
Isaac had hip surgery last spring, but it remains an issue. was held out of the season opener against UTRGV.
The 6-foot-2 Las Vegas native returned to playing the best basketball of his career, scoring at least 25 points in three of his last five games – including a 27-point, 7-rebound, 4-assist performance. is In Creighton’s win over No. 1 Kansas on Wednesday.
Isaacs averaged 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists in eight games.
He transferred to Creighton last spring after spending two seasons. Texas Techwhere he earned All-Big 12 honors and led the Red Raiders to the NCAA Tournament in March.
McDermott and the Bluejays have struggled mightily with injuries, along with the starting quarterback. Steven Ashworth Dealing with a sprained ankle last month and Ryan Kalkbrenner Missed one game with a lower-body injury. Without Isaacs, Creighton is short on proven backcourt players. Expect to play big with the Blue Jays. Nile University And sliding towards the shooting guard Mason Miller And Jackson McAndrew Playing forward positions together more often.
Creighton (6-3) hosts UNLV On Saturday