Doctors inserted a screw in his fifth left metatarsal. The Alexandria, Va.,
native was Carolina's defensive player of the year in each of the last two
seasons, was a member of the all-tournament team at the 2008 ACC
Championships and has started 55 of the 107 games he has appeared in as a
Tar Heel.
"You hate this for Marcus because he has worked so hard to get ready for his
senior season, but he decided it was better to have the surgery now and be
ready sometime in December, than risk a more substantial injury that would
knock him out of action later in the season," head coach Roy Williams said. "We will miss his play on both ends of the floor as well as his leadership
with the young players. I am hopeful others will step forward to fill those
roles. Marcus has been a joy to coach and I look forward to his return."
Ginyard started all 39 games last year, averaging a career-best 6.9 points
and 4.5 rebounds per game. He made both the coaches' and media ACC
all-defensive teams and was UNC's defensive player of the game 11 times,
including the NCAA East Regional title-game win over Louisville. He scored
in double figures in all three ACC Tournament victories.