US EditionMichigan Guard L.J. Cason Out for Season After Tearing ACL in Illinois Win
Michigan sophomore guard L.J. Cason averaged 8.4 points and 2.4 assists before his ACL injury during the Big Ten title-clinching game against Illinois.
- Michigan's program announced Saturday, Feb. 28, that sophomore guard L.J. Cason will miss the season with a torn ACL suffered during Friday night's win at Illinois.
- After picking up a loose defensive rebound, Cason stumbled after making a pass and fell on his left knee, immediately clutching his leg and later returning briefly in the second half before limping off again.
- Averaging 8.4 points and 2.4 assists in 18.6 minutes, L.J. Cason made 33 three-pointers on 82 attempts and scored in double figures 11 times, including 18 points in a comeback at Northwestern.
- With Cason out, point guard duties will fall almost solely on Elliot Cadeau as Michigan's backcourt depth will be tested before facing Iowa and Michigan State.
- Coach Dusty May said `First and foremost, our hearts hurt for L.J` and praised Cason's resilience, discipline, and incredible support system for the rehab process, while Cason vowed to attack rehab with focus and determination.
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Michigan guard L.J. Cason out for season after tearing ACL in Illinois win
No. 3 Michigan sophomore guard L.J. Cason will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced Saturday.Cason came up limping a day earlier in an 84-70 win at Illinois in which the Wolverines (27-2, 17-1) clinched the Big Ten regular-season title.He appeared to be initially hurt when falling to the court after chasing down a defensive rebound late in the first half. Cason returned to play for two-plus minut…
L.J. Cason out for the season with an ACL Tear
L.J. Cason out for the season with ACL Tear Released today by the No. 3 Michigan men’s basketball team, sophomore guard L.J. Cason was announced to have torn his ACL during yesterday’s contest with No. 10 Illinois. After picking up a loose defensive rebound and going full court with the ball late in the first half, Cason stumbled after making a pass, falling on his left knee. Immediately clutching his leg while on the ground, Cason was subbed ou…
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