If you're gonna break a bone in your leg, the fibula is a good choice. As you stated, not a weight-bearing bone. They will probably keep you in a walking boot, tell you to take it easy for a couple of weeks, then shoot some more films. The less you use it, the faster it should heal.
Last time I played basketball, which WILL BE the last time, I broke my ankle. 6 weeks on crutches, and right in the middle of track season. Never again...