Boise State Broncos: Anthony Drmic out for season
By Jacob Rude
The Boise State Broncos took a big hit on Tuesday when it was announced that senior guard Anthony Drmic would be ruled out for the season with an ankle injury.
Drmic will have season-ending ankle surgery next week. Boise State expects to get a medical redshirt, letting him return next season.
— Dave Southorn (@davesouthorn) December 30, 2014
Drmic's had a chronic ankle injury that's bugged him since he started - ligaments very unstable. Hopes surgery will fix that + let back rest
— Dave Southorn (@davesouthorn) December 30, 2014
Coming into this season, Drmic was expected to be a key piece of the Broncos, having averaged 15.9 points a game in his junior season last year. In his seven games played this season, Drmic was second on the team in scoring with 15.0 points a night while shooting 37.2% from downtown. With back court mate Derrick Marks, who is also a senior, the Broncos had a stable pair of leaders to help them. However, Drmic had not played since December 6 against Saint Mary’s.
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In the seven games with Drmic, Boise State managed a 5-2 record with the losses coming to Wisconsin and NC State, both respectable. Drmic’s big performance of the season came against Montana when he managed 29 points in a double overtime victory.
Without Drmic, Boise managed a 5-1 record and sit at 10-3 overall. With Colorado State still undefeated, Boise still has a chance at a second place finish and a tournament berth, although their chances took a big hit with this injury.
Drmic will be able to return next season, which is a small consolation prize. The Broncos will have some talent returning next year, with currently only Marks being the significant loss going into next year, but he’s a big one.