LINCOLN, Neb. – Rutgers junior guard Geo Baker will be sidelined indefinitely with a left thumb injury.

"Our focus is upon Geo receiving the best care and treatment to make a healthy return this season," said Rutgers Head Coach Steve Pikiell. "His absence will be another challenge for our program, and we have every confidence our team will rise to meet it."

Baker has started all 13 games at point guard. He leads the Scarlet Knights in minutes (30.4), free throw percentage (84.0), assists (52) and steals (23), while placing second in scoring (11.5) and blocks (12).

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