Another basketball season is ending prematurely because of injury for Villanova forward Nnanna Njoku.
Njoku had surgery Wednesday on his left knee, according to a school press release, and will miss the remainder of the season.
This marks consecutive seasons ended because of knee surgery. Njoku, a Delaware native, had surgery on his right knee last January. A reserve forward, the 6-foot-9 Njoku appeared in 10 games this season, averaging 9.5 minutes.
Injuries have greatly impacted Njoku’s four seasons at Villanova, where he has played in just 34 career games after a stellar high school career at the Sanford School in Hockessin, Del.
A foot injury ended his sophomore season after just four games. Njoku played sparingly in nine games as a freshman during the 2021-22 season.
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“We’re disappointed for Nnanna that he is dealing with another injury setback,” Villanova coach Kyle Neptune said in a release. “He gave us quality minutes at the forward position earlier this season and we’ll miss the energy he brings to the court every day. As he has before, Nnanna will bring a great attitude to his recovery and continue to take pride in doing everything he can to support his teammates and coaches.”
Villanova (11-7, 4-3 Big East) returns to action Friday in a home game at the Wells Fargo Center against Providence (7 p.m., FS1).