FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
NAHEEM MCLEOD #10 - CENTER - SYRACUSE ORANGE
2.0 PPG •
1.0 RPG •
0.0Â APGÂ
2.0 PPG
1.0 RPG
0.0 APG
Surgery updates for Malik Osborne, Naheem McLeod; Anthony Polite also out due to injury FSU Basketball Injury Updates.
Will miss next six weeks McLeod (hand) will miss the next six to eight weeks, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.
Impact McLeod reportedly suffered a broken finger during the Seminoles' loss against Florida on Wednesday and will now miss at least the next month and a half. Quincy Ballard will likely see more minutes with McLeod now sidelined. The junior center started five of the past six games before Wednesday's outing and was averaging 4.8 points and 2.2 rebounds.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with hand injury McLeod suffered an apparent hand injury during the first half of Wednesday's game against Clemson and will not return, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.
Impact The 7-foot-4 center exited Wednesday's game early after reportedly injuring his hand and was subsequently ruled out prior to the start of the second half. Tanor Ngom and John Butler should continue to hold down the Seminoles' frontcourt in McLeod's absence.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in starting five Saturday McLeod is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Virginia Tech.
Impact After a stretch of five straight starts, McLeod will move to the bench as Florida State is mixing up its lineup. Tanor Ngom will draw a start in the frontcourt for the 'Noles. He is dressed for the contest, suggesting he should be available.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moves into starting lineup McLeod will start Saturday against Syracuse, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.
Impact Malik Osborne is sidelined with an ankle injury Saturday, which paves the way for McLeod to move into the starting lineup. McLeod has not started any games this season and has yet to play over 20 minutes in any contest.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back from ankle injury McLeod (ankle) contributed six points (3-3 FG), four rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during Saturday's 63-60 loss to Syracuse.
Impact McLeod missed back-to-back games due to an ankle sprain, but returned Saturday and was the Seminoles' most effective center, seeing more minutes than starter John Butler. With Tanner Ngom (knee) looking at a six-week absence, McLeod's minutes should be consistent moving forward.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should play Saturday Coach Leonard Hamilton expects McLeod (ankle) to play Saturday against Syracuse, Andre Fernandez of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.
Impact McLeod has been sitting out due to an ankle sprain, but he should be able to retake the court Saturday for Florida State. The big man could have an increased role going forward with Taner Ngom (knee) set to be sidelined for at least the next six weeks.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with ankle sprain McLeod will miss Tuesday's game against Purdue with an ankle sprain, Andre Fernandez of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.
Impact McLeod has been mostly a depth option in the frontcourt this season. The Seminoles frontcourt depth will now be challenged with Tanor Ngom also set to miss the contest with a right knee strain. Both will hope to be back on Saturday against Syracuse.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
