UCLA freshman wing Shabazz Muhammad is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a shoulder strain, UCLA announced Thursday.
Muhammad injured the shoulder Wednesday when teammate Jordan Adams accidentally hit it during practice.
An MRI revealed no structural damage for the 6-foot-6 Muhammad, one of the top recruits in the Class of 2012.
Muhammad already missed summer practice time with his team because of a high ankle sprain, and was not cleared to join his teammates in China in August because of an NCAA investigation into allegations that he accepted illegal benefits during his recruitment.
UCLA is due to open the season Nov. 9 against Indiana State before playing in the Legends Classic Nov. 19-20 at the Barclays Center.
Between the injury and the NCAA investigation, it remains unclear when Muhammad will suit up for the Bruins.
Muhammad’s teammate, point guard Kyle Anderson, is also being investigated by the NCAA, and Hall of Fame St. Anthony coach Bob Hurley told SNY.tv Thursday he hopes Anderson is cleared.
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