The depth of the No. 1 UConn Huskies took a big hit today as it was learned that Jerome Dyson will be out indefinitely and could miss the rest of the season with a torn lateral meniscus. He will undergo surgery to repair the damage sometime next week, presumably after the swelling goes down a little
Depending on the severity of the damage, it’s quite possible he can return before the end of the season. From experience having done this myself, the typical recovery time is anywhere from 4-6 weeks. But it’s all going to depend on how serious the damage is once they get inside the knee.
“We are obviously all very disappointed for Jerome, who has been such a big part of why we are 23-1 and in first place in the Big East,” Calhoun said in a statement. “I know that he will work hard in the offseason and be back next year as a major contributor to our future success. As for our team going forward this season, it is another challenge we will have to face. We have very good players who I know will rise to the occasion and fill the void left by Jerome’s absence.”
Not only will Dyson be missed on the offensive end but he’s also one of the Huskies best defenders. I’d expect Craig Austrie to move into the starting lineup.
In 24 games (24 starts), Dyson was averaging 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists as well as leading the team with 44 steals.
Dyson has torn lateral meniscus [Norwich Bulletin]
