Georgetown's Chris Wright Expected to Return After Breaking Hand

Georgetown point guard Chris Wright, who broke a bone in his hand in the Hoyas' Wednesday night loss to Cincinnati, is expected back before the end of the season, coach John Thompson III announced Thursday.

Wright underwent surgery to repair a break in the third metacarpal of his left (non-shooting) hand Thursday morning. The school said the surgery was successful, but provided no specific timetable on recovery other than that Wright is expected to return "before the end of the season."

Wright injured his hand early in the second-half of the Hoyas' 58-46 loss to the Bearcats, during a scramble on the floor. He attempted to continue play, but was quickly removed. He did not return to the game.

"He's a tough kid," Thompson said after the game, according to The Washington Post. "He would play with one hand if he could. One trip up the court and you could see he was in excruciating pain. The doctor and trainer came over and said, 'We're pretty sure it's broke.' For him to ask to come out, he's in a lot of pain. He's as tough as they come."

Wright is a third of Georgetown's Big Three offensive weapons averaging in double figures, along with fellow senior Austin Freeman and junior Jason Clark. However, Wright may be the most important of the three and has been the bellwether for the Hoyas' performance during his career.

Georgetown (21-7, 10-6 in the Big East) likely have an NCAA tournament berth already secured, but host rival Syracuse Saturday and travel for a return game with Cincinnati next week to wrap up the regular season.

-Ray Holloman