Yikes. Poor IRA.
And we were already short of frontcourt,esp with experience at A10 level,though have plenty of guards.
Wish Ira a speedy recovery.

Have to wonder if that last scholarship will be used now on another big

Wow that's some bad luck. Prayers up to Ira, hoping for a speedy recovery.

I took a quick look to see what is even left on the transfer wire at this point (if we do decide to use the last scholarship). I did notice Collin Smith and Javier Langarica are still available if they are still planning on using their extra year of eligibility/are interested in returning to GW. As a one year rental, we could do worse and would add depth in the frontcourt. Hope Hunter and Noel have a better feel of JC's system with a year under their belt.
 

Unfortunately its true. It was commented on by Moyer and then Lee thanked him

Yikes. Wishing a speedy recovery

Pic from Twitter: https://twitter.com/iramandoesit/status/1427041268199157765?s=20

While it's probably safe to say that Ira would not have been the team's best player this coming season, it stands to reason that he may very well have been the one player this team could least afford to lose.  Depth among the bigs was already an issue.  Now, it's an alarming fact.

Wishing Ira a complete recovery.

The Collin Smith mention is intriguing but I'm not sure I see it going anywhere.  (That's my contribution towards making this happen.)

Short of another signing, this falls on Hunter Dean and Noel Brown.  Hunter will continue to be an energy guy with limitations.  I do not foresee Hunter becoming an enforcer in the paint.  Noel on the other hand has this potential but will have to gain quickness and stay out of foul trouble.  This team should not need much scoring out of the position (although a high shooting percentage would be helpful, even based on  a limited number of attempts).  It will need defenders who can alter shots and be dependable rebounders.  Ira was slated to give this team what it needed.  Now, it's on Hunter and Noel.

@porter, I think Noel also could benefit more from learning from a quality vet line Lee for the whole season, and playing in advantageous situations, rather than throwing him in.  That said he’s a hard working kid and hopefully he’ll be ready for big minutes (could also see more small ball with Lindo, a natural 3, at the 5 along with the 4Bs:  Bishop, Brayon, Bamisile, and Brendon).

Without Lee, what do you expect the starting 5, and playing time allocation for starters/bench will look like?

Spahn and Sain and pray for rain, perhaps?