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Killyan Toure Gets Successful Shoulder Surgery, Returns in January

8/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Killyan Toure underwent successful right-shoulder surgery in the United States.
He is expected to return to play in January.
Toure injured his right shoulder while counseling at Damian Lillard’s Formula Zero Elite Camp in Salt Lake City.
Coach T.J. Otzelberger said the injury is a setback and the team anticipates Toure’s return for the second half.

History

Historical Context

The 2001 founding of the National Center for Sports Safety began systematic injury data collection, and a 500% surge in youth concussion diagnoses from 2010 to 2014 prompted rule changes such as the NFL’s 2011 sideline protocol. That prevention legacy underlies Iowa State Cyclones’ Killyan Toure shoulder surgery after his Zero Elite Camp injury.

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Story summary

Killyan Toure underwent successful right-shoulder surgery in the United States.
He is expected to return to play in January.
Toure injured his right shoulder while counseling at Damian Lillard’s Formula Zero Elite Camp in Salt Lake City.
Coach T.J. Otzelberger said the injury is a setback and the team anticipates Toure’s return for the second half.

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