Marquette freshman forward Trevor Mbakwe will miss the season with a left knee injury that will require surgery.
Mbakwe, a 6-7, 240-pounder from St. Paul, Minn., injured his knee in practice last week but coach Tom Crean said there may have been a pre-existing problem as well.
Mbakwe, who missed several weeks of pre-season practice while the NCAA Clearinghouse checked his academic eligibility, will redshirt this season and be a freshman next year.
The Golden Eagles are to play an exhibition game against Northern State on Sunday night at the Bradley Center.
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