The New Orleans Hornets announced today that forward Ike Diogu will undergo season-ending micro-fracture surgery to repair his injured left knee. The procedure will take place Tuesday in New York City by Dr. David Altcheck.

?Obviously I am very disappointed to be having this surgery instead of being able to be out there on the court with my teammates,? said Diogu. ?I am committed to being back 100 percent and am going to do whatever it takes to be back playing basketball.?