The Virginia Cavaliers starting point guard Jontel Evans will be out for six weeks after undergoing surgery on his right foot Tuesday, according to Patrick Stevens.

Evans was expected to play a large role as a senior after leading the team in assists and steals each of the past two seasons. The 5'11" guard from Hampton, Va. started every game for a Cavaliers team that was a 10-seed in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. He averaged career highs in points (7.3) and assists (3.9) and was named to the ACC All-Defensive Team. It's unclear how he hurt the foot that required surgery.

The good news is that Evans' injury most likely won't have a major effect on Virginia's season. The six-week timeframe puts Evans' recovery shortly after the team's season opener, which will be Nov. 9 against George Mason. Evans should be ready to play with his team only having played a handful of games without him, with ample time to shake off rust and get back into the rotation before the start of conference play.