Auburn will be without Chuma Okeke for the rest of the NCAA Tournament. The sophomore forward suffered a torn ACL during Friday night’s win over North Carolina.
According to Shams Charania, Okeke is scheduled to have surgery some time next week.
Sources: Auburn’s Chuma Okeke has a torn ACL in left knee, surgery scheduled for upcoming week. Absolutely devastating for Auburn and an emerging player.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 30, 2019
Someone get Bruce Pearl a new box of tissues. He’s going to need it after this news.
On a serious note, it is a tough break for Okeke and Auburn as they prepare for their Elite 8 match-up against Kentucky on Sunday.
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