Incoming freshman forward Cam Whitmore will undergo thumb surgery next week, the school announced Friday. Whitmore suffered an injury in practice on Wednesday. He will be re-evaluated in early November.

“We’re disappointed for Cam,” head coach Kyle Neptune said. “Throughout the preseason he’s worked hard to learn our concepts and what it takes to be effective in the Big East. This is temporary setback, though, and we know Cam will approach his rehab with a great attitude.”

Whitmore was ranked 10th in the class of 2022 and earned 2022 McDonald's All-American honors while being named the Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year. He also helped lead the Team USA to a gold medal at the FIBA U18 Americas Championship over the summer, along with Villanova teammate Mark Armstrong.