Iowa State freshman forward Zion Griffin is expected to miss three to five weeks following surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee, according to an Iowa State spokesman.
Griffin sustained the injury three weeks ago while playing in a pickup game back home. He will miss the YMCA Capital League season and individual workouts with the Iowa State staff.
Griffin, who was rated as the No. 97 player in the 2018 class according to 247, is expected to return to full basketball activity in three to five weeks. Iowa State will begin its 2018-19 season on Nov. 9 when Missouri visits Hilton Coliseum.
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Jared a native of Clarinda, Iowa, started as the Cyclone Fanatic intern in August 2013, primarily working as a videographer until starting on the women’s basketball beat prior to the 2014-15 season. Upon earning his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State in May 2016, Jared was hired as the site’s full-time staff writer, taking over as the primary day-to-day reporter on football and men’s basketball. He was elevated to the position of managing editor in January 2020. He is a regular contributor on 1460 KXNO in Des Moines and makes regular guest appearances on radio stations across the Midwest. Jared resides in Ankeny with his four-year-old puggle, Lolo.
