COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Auburn starting forward Anfernee McLemore is done for the season after leaving the court on a stretcher after a gruesome-looking injury to his left leg late in the first half against South Carolina on Saturday.
Auburn said McLemore suffered a dislocated left ankle and was taken to a hospital for X-rays.
Thank you Auburn Family for all the love and support! Doctors said I dislocated my ankle, fractured my tibia, and will need surgery for some torn ligaments. Not to worry, I’ll be back in 4-6 months. War Eagle everybody ?
— Anfernee McLemore (@akmclemore) February 17, 2018
McLemore came down hard and immediately started shouting in pain as medical personnel quickly surrounded him.
NSFW: Auburn’s Anfernee McLemore suffers a gruesome injury and can be heard screaming at the top of his lungs pic.twitter.com/8JjgYtEZaq
— CBB Talk (@CBBSuperFan) February 17, 2018
The 6-foot-7 McLemore remained on the ground for several minutes before he was carried out on a stretcher. His coach, Bruce Pearl, and South Carolina coach Frank Martin came out to check on him. McLemore sat up on the stretcher to wave to the crowd before heading to the locker room.
McLemore has started 21 of 27 games for the 10th-ranked Tigers this season. He has averaged 7.7 points and 5.3 rebounds a game this year.
Auburn players surround Anfernee McLemore moments before he’s carted into the tunnel. @LShute13 @JFergusonAU @SECcountry pic.twitter.com/yFtk5kKzor
— Hale McGranahan (@Hale_SECcountry) February 17, 2018
McLemore had one point and five rebounds in 13 minutes against the Gamecocks before the injury.
Auburn was upset by South Carolina, 84-75.
