Nerlens Noel’s Knee — Torn ACL. Ugh.

From Jon Hale, KY Forward:

UK forward Nerlens Noel will miss the remainder of his freshman season after tearing the ACL in his left knee Tuesday against Florida, UK announced in a statement Wednesday afternoon.

Noel is expected to undergo surgery on the knee within the next two to three weeks. Normal recovery time for the injury is six to eight months.

Noel’s injury occurred with 8:03 remaining in UK’s blowout loss at Florida when he appeared to collide with the base of the goal after blocking a shot on a fast-break.

Noel leads UK in rebounds per game (9.5), blocked shots (106) and steals (50). His 106 blocks lead the country and are second most by a Wildcat in a single season, trailing only Anthony Davis‘ NCAA freshman record 186 blocks from the 2011-12 season.

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