Virginia G Elijah Gertrude (knee) to miss season

Field Level Media|published: Fri 14th June, 13:47 2024

NCAA Basketball: North Carolina at Virginia

Feb 24, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Elijah Gertrude (12) walks off the court following the loss against the North Carolina Tar Heels at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Pajewski-USA TODAY Sports

Virginia guard Elijah Gertrude will miss the 2024-25 season after injuring his right knee in a scooter accident.

The 6-foot-4 sophomore had the accident on April 30 and underwent surgery on May 17, coach Tony Bennett said Friday.

A four-star recruit from Jersey City, N.J., Gertrude averaged 3.4 points in 16 games for the Cavaliers in 2023-24.

"He had a solid first season on Grounds and was off to a terrific start in our offseason workouts," Bennett said. "Elijah's surgery went well and he is already working hard on his rehabilitation."

--Field Level Media

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