Florida Center Micah Handlogten Stretchered Off Court Early At The SEC Final With Leg Injury

NASHVILLE, Tenn.: Florida middle Micah Handlogten severely harm his decrease left leg within the opening minutes of the Southeastern Conference Tournament closing Sunday and was taken off the court docket on a stretcher.

Handlogten had two rebounds in two minutes and was attempting to return down with a 3rd when he landed awkwardly on his left foot. He instantly went down in ache and rolled onto his aspect, placing his palms to his face.

The sound of bone apparently breaking may very well be heard on TV with blood instantly seen on the again of his calf.

Play continued as Aden Holloway took a cross and completed a layup on the opposite finish for No. 12 Auburn. Play then stopped as trainers rushed out to are inclined to Handlogten, and everybody inside Bridgestone Arena went silent. His dad and mom had been dropped at the court docket from their seats within the stands.

Handlogten’s leg was positioned inside an air solid earlier than he was positioned on a backboard, then lifted onto a stretcher. Teammates came to visit to him as Handlogten was taken off the court docket. Fellow sophomore Riley Kugel may very well be seen crying on the Florida bench.

Handlogten was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for exams, in accordance with ESPN, which was broadcasting the sport.

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