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TCU’s leading returning rebounder to miss season

Kenrich Williams

Kenrich Williams

AP

Last week it was reported that TCU forward Kenrich Williams, who played through knee issues for much of the 2014-15 season, was still struggling with pain after undergoing two separate procedures during the summer. With that being the case Williams had two choices: continue to play through pain or get the issue taken care of.

Thursday it was reported by the Forth Worth Star-Telegram that he’s chosen the latter option and will undergo microfracture surgery on Friday. As a result Williams, who led the Horned Frogs in rebounding last season and is also their most versatile defender, will miss the entire 2015-16 campaign.

And according to head coach Trent Johnson, it took come convincing to get Williams to not rush the process.

Horned Frogs coach Trent Johnson consistently praised Williams’ energy in games last season, and he said Wednesday he had to convince Williams to take the time he needed to return to full health.

“Believe me, he struggled with it,” Johnson said. “Because he’s such a team guy.”

Williams averaged 8.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per contest last season. While his offense will be missed by a team that has to account for the loss of three of its top four scorers in Kyan Anderson, Trey Zeigler and Amric Fields, it’s on the boards and on defense where Williams’ absence will be felt the most.

Rebounding-wise TCU does return forwards Karviar Shepard and Chris Washburn, who were ranked second and third on the team in rebounding respectively last season. Williams’ injury also opens up more minutes for players such as Brandon Parrish (5.5 ppg) and sophomore Malique Trent.