CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois forward Leron Black is now out indefinitely with a meniscus tear he suffered in early October.
Team spokesman Derrick Burson confirmed Black's status Thursday.
Black had surgery on his right knee on Oct. 9 and has played limited minutes in just a handful of games since his return. He did not play in Illinois' two most recent games.
The 6-foot-7, 220-pound Black was expected to start this season and offer inside scoring, rebounding and defense to a team that is short on all three.
Black is one of three would-be starters out long-term for Illinois (6-5).