Thu Jan 23 03:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Arkansas Razorbacks Freshman Star Boogie Fland Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Expected to Miss Rest of Season
**FAYETTEVILLE, AR –** Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland underwent surgery on his injured right thumb Wednesday in New York City, the school announced. While no official timetable for his return has been given, sources indicate to ESPN that the highly touted freshman is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Fland, a key contributor averaging 15.1 points, 5.7 assists, and 3.4 rebounds, suffered the injury during a game against Florida on January 11th. Despite the injury, he started the subsequent games against LSU and Missouri, but his performance noticeably declined. His struggles culminated in a season-low four points against Missouri, prompting coach Eric Musselman (not John Calipari as stated in the original text – this is likely an error) to express concern over the severity of the injury.
The injury is a significant blow to the Razorbacks, who are currently winless in the SEC and are on a five-game losing streak. Fland, ranked No. 32 in ESPN’s NBA draft rankings, has been a standout performer for Arkansas, including a 20-point, 7-assist game against Michigan in December.
With Fland sidelined, Coach Musselman will likely rely more heavily on guards D.J. Wagner and Johnell Davis to fill the void in playmaking and scoring. The team faces a challenging road ahead as they navigate the remainder of the SEC season without one of their key players.
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