Former Tigers forward Robert Dozier will be sidelined for 12 weeks after fracturinghis left foot's fifth metatarsal last week.
The injury occurred during a non-contact drill at the Miami Heat's practice facility, requiring the surgical insertion of a screw. Dozier is expected to be ready by training camp, if Miami invites him into the preseason.
After graduating from The University of Memphis in 2009, the 6-9 Georgia-nativebecame the final selection of the 2009 draft. Dozier was one of only six players in U of M history to finish his collegiatecareer with 1,000 points and 900 rebounds, including an unsuccessful bid at the 2008NCAA Championship against Kansas.
He spent last season playing in Greece for VAP Kolossos, still under contract with the Heat. At the time of his injury, Dozier was set to be a focal man of Miami'ssummer league team in Las Vegas.
