Overview
- Izzo said Friday the guard will undergo surgery next week on his left foot and will miss the remainder of the season.
- Ugochukwu was hurt in the first half of Wednesday’s 76-73 loss at Minnesota.
- The Miami transfer averaged 5.1 points in 22 games, shot 44.2% from three, and made 12 starts, including a 23-point debut at Penn State.
- His absence leaves Jeremy Fears Jr. and Denham Wojcik as the primary point guards, with expanded opportunities expected for Jordan Scott and Trey Fort.
- Izzo reaffirmed that transfer forward Kaleb Glenn will redshirt while rehabbing, and Michigan State hosts No. 6 Illinois on Saturday at the Breslin Center.