Asheville’s 7-foot-7 player might miss season
George has two surgeries on infected right foot, is nation's tallest player
 Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images Kenny George was the Big South’s defensive player of the year after helping the Bulldogs win a school-record 23 games and reach the NIT last season. |
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville’s Kenny George, at 7-foot-7 the nation’s tallest college basketball player, might not play this season because of a foot injury.
George had two surgical procedures on an infected right foot and remains in a Chicago hospital, the school said. The senior is not expected to return to school this semester.
Coach Eddie Biedenbach said George first felt discomfort last month during a camp in Las Vegas. When he returned to his native Chicago, a doctor recommended immediate surgery.
George was the Big South’s defensive player of the year after helping the Bulldogs win a school-record 23 games and reach the NIT last season. George averaged 12.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.3 blocks.
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