Pitt Panthers Guard Returns From Injury vs. Stanford

Title: Pitt Panthers Guard Returns From Injury vs. Stanford Ishmael Leggett, a senior guard for the Pitt Panthers, is returning from a lower body injury for their game against Stanford after missing the previous match against Cal. Leggett suffered his injury during practice on December 28 and was unable to play in the game against Cal, which Pitt won 86-74. Head coach Capel indicated that Leggett's status was uncertain until shortly before the game against Cal, highlighting the team's cautious approach to his recovery. Leggett has a strong collegiate background, previously playing three seasons at Rhode Island, where he started 71 of 88 games and averaged notable stats. In the 2021-22 season, Leggett had his best performance at Rhode Island, averaging 16.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Last season, Leggett earned the ACC Sixth Man of the Year Award while averaging 12.3 points and leading the Panthers in rebounds and steals. This season, Leggett has been a key player for Pitt, leading the team with 17.5 points per game and contributing significantly in other statistical areas. The Panthers had another guard, Damian Dunn, out for the game against Cal due to thumb surgery, marking his sixth consecutive absence. Freshman Brandin Cummings stepped up in Leggett's absence, scoring 15 points in his first collegiate start against Cal. Prior to the Stanford matchup, Dunn participated in warm-ups, but it was unclear if he would play, adding to the team's injury concerns.

Original Article: https://www.si.com/college/pittsburgh/basketball/pitt-panthers-ish-leggett-returns-from-injury-vs-stanford

Original Article Author: Dominic Campbell