Pitt HC Gives Injury Update on Amsal Delalić

Delalić Expected to Miss Remainder of 2023 Season with Torn ACL

Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel announced Tuesday that sophomore forward Amsal Delalić will miss the remainder of the 2023 season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee.

Delalić suffered the injury during the Panthers' 91-83 home win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday. The Bosnia and Herzegovina native was averaging 6.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game this season and emerged as a promising frontcourt option for Capel.

Delalić's Injury a Major Blow to Pitt's NCAA Tournament Hopes

The loss of Delalić is a significant blow to Pitt's NCAA Tournament hopes. The 6-foot-11 forward provided valuable depth and athleticism to the Panthers' frontcourt.

With Delalić out, Capel will likely turn to graduate student Blake Hinson and freshman John Hugley IV to fill the void in the frontcourt.

Delalić Expected to Make Full Recovery

According to Capel, Delalić is expected to make a full recovery from his ACL injury. The prognosis is positive and Delalić is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024 season.

The injury is a setback for Delalić's development, but the young forward has time on his side to recover and return to form next season.