Michigan State is off to a torrid start to the season, sitting at 12-0 and No. 1 in both polls. The Spartans have a bit of a storm to weather over the next few weeks now, with the news that star guard Denzel Valentine will miss 2-3 weeks. Michigan State made that announcement today.
Denzel Valentine is out 2-3 weeks after undergoing a mild arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Monday a.m.
— Spartan Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) December 21, 2015
“There isn’t even a thought of lasting effects.” Izzo on Valentine’s injury – expects full quick recovery.
— Spartan Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) December 21, 2015
Valentine leads the team in minutes (30.6), scoring (18.6 points per game), rebounds (8.3 per game), assists (7.1), and steals (1.0). He is a player of the year candidate, and will be missed as MSU faces off with Oakland, Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois during the stretch that he could potentially miss.
