(FILE) Victor Oladipo practiced with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in December while recovering from injury

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Victor Oladipo hopeful to return late January or early February

Posted: Dec 26, 2019 / 05:04 AM EST

Updated: Jan 8, 2020 / 10:42 PM EST

(FILE) Victor Oladipo practiced with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in December while recovering from injury

Posted: Dec 26, 2019 / 05:04 AM EST

Updated: Jan 8, 2020 / 10:42 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (WTTV) – Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo is hopeful to return to the lineup by early February, and perhaps as soon as late January per the star’s post on social media Wednesday.

A special message from @VicOladipo.

The time has come. January 29, 2020#TrulyUnbreakable pic.twitter.com/2XDrEWuAVB
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 8, 2020

Oladipo ruptured his right quad tendon Jan. 23 against the Toronto Raptors and missed the remaining 35 regular season games and the playoffs last season.

In his post he stated the target for his return is a home game on January 29 against the Chicago Bulls.

During the 2017-2018 season playing for the Pacers, Oladipo averaged 23 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.4 steals per game.