Pitt HC Jeff Capel Breaks Down Ishmael Leggett’s Injury Status

Title: Pitt HC Jeff Capel Breaks Down Ishmael Leggett's Injury Status Pitt guard Ishmael Leggett missed a game against California due to a lower-body injury. Head coach Jeff Capel learned about Leggett's inability to play approximately 1.5 hours before the game. Leggett sustained the injury during practice on Saturday by rolling his ankle after stepping on a teammate's foot. He has not practiced since the injury occurred on Saturday. Despite a chance for him to play, a workout before the game confirmed his unavailability due to lateral movement limitations. Capel mentioned that Leggett is fine moving straight but struggles with lateral movement and pushing off. There is currently no set timeline for Leggett's return to the court. Pitt's next game is scheduled against Stanford on January 4. At the time of his injury, Leggett was leading the team in scoring with an average of 17.5 points per game. Leggett is having a strong season, averaging 6.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists, and shooting a career-high 51% from the field.

Original Article: https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2025/01/01/pitt-hc-jeff-capel-breaks-down-ishmael-leggetts-injury-status/

Original Article Author: George Michalowski