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Michigan State’s Divine Ugochukwu Out for Season With Broken Left Foot

Tom Izzo outlines a backcourt reshuffle featuring Jeremy Fears Jr., Denham Wojcik, Jordan Scott, plus Trey Fort.

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.