Iowa State will likely be without one of its post anchors to start the 2018-19 men’s basketball season after junior forward Solomon Young underwent surgery for a groin injury he suffered in practice last week. The news was first reported by Travis Hines of the Ames Tribune.

Young has dealt with several injuries during his career as a Cyclone. In his freshman year, Young missed five games with various injuries, including a broken bone in his right hand. Last season, Young missed five more games after a knee injury sidelined him. He had off-season surgery on his left knee to fix it.

Iowa State has dealt with several injuries and illnesses which have kept players sidelined so far. Three of Iowa State’s four freshmen — Zion Griffin (knee), George Conditt and Tyrese Haliburton (mono) — have struggled to stay on the court in practice and Zoran Talley Jr. broke his nose in practice.

Talley Jr. had surgery last Thursday to repair the broken nose and will wear a face mask for at least part of the season.