SJU update: Lamont Hamilton injures left knee

Jerel McNeal now has company on the injury list.

Lamont Hamilton, a pre-season pick for first team all-Big East from St John's, was injured in the Red Storm's victory over Providence yesterday. A 6'10", 240 pound senior, Hamilton leads SJU in both scoring and rebounding.

According to news reports today, Hamilton will have an MRI on his left knee today and will see his team's orthopedist tomorrow. His status for the MU game is uncertain ---a decision on his availability could be made at the Wednesday shootaround. A 6'10", 240 pound senior, Hamilton leads SJU in both scoring and rebounding.

• New York Daily News update.
• New York Times update.
• New York Post update.