Dillon Brooks Injury: Updates on Oregon Star's Leg and Return

Dillon Brooks hasn't played since injuring his leg on Jan. 19 in a win over the California Golden Bears. However, he's ready to return.

Continue for updates.  

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Brooks Active vs. Utah

Thursday, Jan. 26

Oregon announced Brooks will be in the starting lineup Thursday against the Utes.

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Brooks' All-American Campaign Being Derailed by Injuries

The junior forward was injured during the Ducks' 86-63 win over Cal on Jan. 19 when he collided with teammate Dylan Ennis near the end of the first half. He didn't play in the second half and finished with 10 points in 13 minutes. 

Brooks has already missed time this season due to injuries, missing the Ducks' first three games while recovering from August foot surgery. He got off to a slow start upon returning, scoring in single digits three times in his first four games. 

Things have gotten better for Brooks of late, as he's averaging 13.4 points per game and shooting 49.4 percent overall, including 37.2 percent from three-point range.

Last year was a breakout season for Brooks. He led Oregon in scoring (16.7), tied for first in assists (3.1) and finished second in rebounding (5.4).

The Ducks' strength under head coach Dana Altman has been offense, as they have finished in the top 50 nationally each of the last three seasons. Brooks has been the leader of the group with the ability to put the team on his back, as he did in two NCAA tournament games last year against St. Joseph's and Duke.