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Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu out Indefinitely After Suffering Facial Injury

Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu is sidelined indefinitely after suffering a facial injury in Tuesday's loss to Michigan State, the school announced Thursday (h/t Jeff Borzello of ESPN).

Dosunmu was fouled by Michigan State freshman Mady Sissoko, who was ejected after he was assessed a flagrant-2 foul. Dosunmu stayed in the game.

Brian Hamiltonof The Athletic reported that he suffered a broken nose on the play and has been fitted for a mask.

"Ayo is eager to play," head coach Brad Underwood said, per Borzello. "We are hopeful for his return to our lineup.