LSU basketball announced on Tuesday that redshirt junior Jalen Reed will miss the remainder of the season with an Achilles tendon injury he suffered in the second half against Drake on Friday in the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Florida.

“Jalen Reed suffered a season-ending (left) Achilles tendon injury during last Friday night’s game versus Drake,” coach Matt McMahon said in a statement. He underwent successful surgery this morning in Baton Rouge. We are absolutely heartbroken and devastated for Jalen. His journey back to the court has been inspiring to everyone in our program.”

Reed suffered a season-ending ACL tear during the eighth game of last season. The 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward played six games this season and was averaging 9.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and shooting 57.1%

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