Davidson down to one freshman, with two likely to redshirt

Davidson's three freshmen players weren't projected to make a big impact this season, and now two of them aren't expected to play the rest of the year.

Walk-on forward Ben Allison hasn't played all season, and he's been expected to redshirt. But now, guard Aaron Bond - a top recruit for coach Bob McKillop - is also likely to redshirt because of a nagging shoulder injury that has bothered him all season. Bond did not dress out for Wednesday's 73-51 win against Furman, and McKillop said he expects him to have surgery on the shoulder.

Bond didn't play much this season - 14 minutes in six games - but he might have seen more time if healthy. Other than Will Archambault, Bond is the only reserve guard who can create his own shot off the dribble.

Davidson also played without reserve guard Can Civi because of a sore shoulder Wednesday night - McKillop said he hurt it in practice this week - but Civi is not expected to be sidelined for a significant time.

McKillop was encouraged by his son Brendan, now the only freshman playing with the team. Brendan McKillop gave Davidson quality play in nine minutes against Furman, and could help give starters Jason Richards and Stephen Curry more rest down the stretch.

- Kevin Cary