Former Kentucky center Isaiah Jackson suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during the Pacers’ game on Friday night.
According to a short release from the team, an MRI on Saturday revealed the tear.
Jackson is scheduled for corrective surgery on Monday and will miss the remainder of the NBA season.
Here is the statement from the Pacers:
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson suffered an injury to his right Achilles tendon during the fourth quarter of last night’s game at New Orleans.
An MRI taken on Saturday afternoon in Dallas confirmed that Jackson tore his right Achilles tendon, with surgery scheduled for Monday, November 4.