Darryl Baker, Jeffersonville’s often touted freshman, suffered a major setback Tuesday in practice.

The 6-foot-2 guard broke a bone in his right leg and is out indefinitely, according to Red Devil coach Tim LaGrange.

“(Baker) basically went up to catch an alley-oop and another player went up to contest it,” LaGrange explained. “(The other player’s foot) hit (Baker’s) leg just below the knee cap. It wasn’t a major collision at all. It had to be like the perfect storm. It really was a freak thing.”

Baker, who was set to undergo surgery Thursday, will miss a considerable amount — if not all — of the 2009-10 high school season.

“There’s no definite word on his likelihood to return,” LaGrange said. “I can say with all probability that it’s very doubtful (he’ll return this season). “We’ve had really good practices and I’m heartbroken for Darryl. He worked so hard and had a great attitude.”