Report: Creighton G Pop Isaacs to undergo hip surgery, misses rest of season

Creighton guard Pop Isaacs is expected to undergo surgery to deal with an ongoing hip problem and is out for the rest of the season, The Field of 68 reported Saturday.

A transfer from Texas Tech, Isaacs had offseason hip surgery. Field of 68 reported that Isaacs continued to experience pain, and his surgeon recommended the procedure now.

The junior has played in eight games (all starts) for the Bluejays (6-3), averaging 16.3 points in 31.6 minutes per game. He averages 4.8 points and 3.9 assists.

In a 76-63 victory over No. 1 Kansas on Wednesday, Isaacs scored a game-high 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including six 3-pointers.

Last season with Texas Tech, Isaacs started all 34 games for the Red Raiders and averaged 15.8 points in 32.8 minutes per game.

–Field Level Media