AUBURN — Simon Walker , a freshman guard with Auburn basketball , injured his right foot in practice last week and underwent surgery Tuesday, Sept. 22, the program announced Friday, Sept. 26.

The Huntsville native, whose procedure was done by Dr. Charles Pitts of Andrews Sports Medicine in Birmingham, is expected to make a full recovery and return this season, according to a release.

“Simon has been one of our most improved players since he stepped foot on campus this summer, I’m incredibly proud of the strides he’s made,” head coach Steven Pearl said in a release. “This is a minor setback, and I have no doubt that he will attack his rehab just as aggressively as he attacked his development this summer.” WHAT WE LEARNED: 5 takeaways from Steven Pearl introduction as Auburn basket

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