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What you need to know about CJ Fredrick’s injury, surgery and timeline for return

Kentucky guard CJ Fredrick underwent surgery on a preexisting leg injury early Monday morning, one that will not only have him back in time for the team’s season-opener in November, but well before preseason action begins this fall, sources tell KSR.

John Calipari announced publicly Monday afternoon that the former Iowa sharpshooter had a “minor procedure” done today that was successful and will have him “ready to go for the season.”

“(CJ Fredrick) had a minor procedure today that needed to be done at some point before the season,” said Calipari. “He and his family decided to be proactive and have it done now rather than wait.