Duke's Ryan Kelly Has Foot Surgery

We wondered several months ago when we blogged about Duke's Ryan Kelly and his foot injury if he would  injure it further or need more time off than anticipated. So often these "minor" foot and ankle injuries, sprains, and fractures turn into something more serious because a sufficient resting period is not given.
In Kelly's case, more time off probably would have been beneficial. Tuesday he underwent foot surgery on the right foot that kept him out 13 games this season. The team had been vague about what his injury was and the extent unclear, and the decision for Kelly to have surgery was decided after Duke was eliminated from the NCAA tournament against eventually champion Louisville.
His brother Sean, a manager on the team, tweeted, "RT Everyone send prayers, good vibes, and a happy birthday to @RyanKelly34 today while he goes through surgery."
After sitting on the bench for 13 games, Kelly played his most memorable game of the season against Miami, scoring 36 points. That would be his only highlight this season, however. For the season he averaged 12.9 points, 5.3 assists, and shot 42% from the arc for Duke, and during the NCAA tournament he averaged 6.3 points and 1-for-13 from beyond the arc.
Kelly is expected to be out three months to recover, which will significantly impact his status for the NBA draft on June 27th. Recovery from the surgery will keep him out of spring training practices and being unavailable to participate will likely impact his prospects. Kelly is ranked No. 80 in the 2013 draft class by Draft Express, which makes him a fringe second round pick.
Reference: SB Nation
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Duke's Ryan Kelly Out Indefinitely With Foot Injury

Top-ranked Duke is without their number three scorer and forward Ryan Kelly after he suffered a right foot injury in a 68-40 win against Clemson last Tuesday. Kelly had scored 12 points during the first half on Tuesday, but did not return to the game because of the injury.
"We're hopeful that it's not real serious, but for precautionary reasons, we felt it good not to play him in the second half," coach Mike Krzyzewski said.
The Blue Devils made their announcement on their Twitter account, but did not go into any detail as to the nature of Kelly's injury.
Krzyzewski will miss Kelly because he uses a seven-man rotation. The Blue Devils are 15-1, 2-1 ACC so far this season.
Kelly is averaging 13.4 points per game, third on the team behind Mason Plumlee, who had foot problems earlier in the season, and Seth Curry. In Duke's past nine games, Kelly has been shooting 67.7% from the three-point range. The 6-11 Kelly has been giving opponents a match-up problem because of his ability not only because of his inside strength, but also because of his ability to shoot beyond the arc.
Last March Kelly sprained the same foot, causing him to miss the ACC tournament and Duke's opening round NCAA loss against Lehigh (perhaps why Lehigh prevailed?).
The team's depth will be tested with Josh Hairston and Amile Jefferson getting minutes.
"We feel very badly for Ryan. He is playing the best basketball of his career and this is a tough setback for him. We're hoping for a good recovery and we are optimistic about his return," said Krzyzewski.
Duke lost their first game of the season against North Carolina, a team they have easily beaten in the past.

If you are a basketball player and have a foot problem, call our Newington, Kensington, or Middletown office to make an appointment.
Craig M. Kaufman, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Sports Medicine Podiatrist in CT
Podiatrist in Newington
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