Thomas to Miss Upcoming Basketball Season

9/10/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball

Raleigh, N.C. Freshman Johnny Thomas will miss the upcoming basketball season after suffering a knee injury last week. Thomas underwent diagnostic arthroscopic surgery last week, and will undergo further surgery at a later date.

Thomas came to NC State after playing at Greensboro Day High School where he averaged 19.8 points and 9.8 rebounds a game as a senior. He helped his team finish 31-2 as a senior, and a berth in the state championship game after winning the state title as a junior.

“It’s a tough break for Johnny and really a tough break for our team,” said head coach Sidney Lowe. “We were confident that Johnny was going to contribute this season. He will still be involved in everything we do as he goes though his rehab, and hopefully all goes well and he will be ready to go next season.”