Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
Creighton’s Ryan Nembhard to miss remainder of season with broken wrist
Creighton freshman point guard Ryan Nembhard will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season after suffering a broken wrist during Wednesday night’s win at St. John’s, the school announced. He is expected to undergo surgery on his right wrist in the coming days.
“We are heartbroken for Ryan, who has been such an integral part of our success this season,” said Creighton head coach Greg McDermott “He will remain a key part of our team while he is sidelined, but I know he will come back stronger than ever and we look forward to his healthy return.”
A six-time BIG EAST Freshman of the Week, Nembhard averages 11.3 points and a team-leading 4.4 assists per game. He has started all 27 games for the 19-8 Bluejays, who have won six straight games and are tied for third in the BIG EAST with an 11-5 record. Nembhard’s 34.8 minutes per game are the most by a BIG EAST freshman since 2011-12.
Put the injury aside for now, my goodness did Ryan Nembhard look incredible tonight. 7 assists, 0 turnovers in 27 minutes. Ball was zipping out of his hands & right into perfect scoring position for the teammate on the other end of it. Big East Freshman of the Year is locked up. pic.twitter.com/y1Vo2lmoR2
Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013.
He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.
