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sports1 year ago

Florida's Micah Handlogten suffers broken leg in tearful SEC final defeat

Florida center Micah Handlogten suffered a broken left leg in the opening minutes of the SEC Tournament final and was taken off the court on a stretcher to a hospital. His mother later confirmed that he was out of surgery and expected to make a full recovery. The injury occurred as he landed awkwardly on his left foot while trying to grab a rebound, and the sound of the bone breaking was audible on TV. Both teams and the crowd showed support as Handlogten was treated on the court. Handlogten, a valuable player for the Gators, was ranked nationally in shot blocking and offensive rebounding percentage.

via The Associated Press|
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sports1 year ago

Florida's Micah Handlogten's Injury Leads to Heartbreaking SEC Championship Loss

Florida Gators lose to Auburn Tigers in the SEC Tournament championship game, but the real blow comes from the devastating lower leg injury suffered by starting center Micah Handlogten just 101 seconds into the game. The injury visibly shook the team and left coach Todd Golden emotional, overshadowing the game's outcome. Auburn's dominant defense and balanced scoring led them to victory, while the Gators now face the challenge of moving forward without Handlogten as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament.

via Florida Gators|
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sports1 year ago

"Florida's Micah Handlogten Suffers Gruesome Leg Injury in SEC Final"

Florida center Micah Handlogten suffered a severe lower left leg injury during the SEC tournament final, being taken off the court on a stretcher after landing awkwardly. The 7-foot-1 sophomore's injury was visibly distressing, with the sound of bone breaking heard on TV and blood immediately visible. He was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for tests, and his average of 5.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game during the regular season highlighted his contribution to the team.

via ESPN|
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sports1 year ago

"Florida's Micah Handlogten's Gruesome Leg Injury Shocks SEC Championship"

Florida Gators' 7-footer Micah Handlogten suffered a gruesome lower left leg injury in the SEC championship game against Auburn, with his leg buckling upon landing from an offensive rebound attempt. He was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for further evaluation. The emotional toll of the upsetting injury is significant, and the severity drew comparisons to Kevin Ware's leg break in 2013. Handlogten, a Marshall transfer, had not been a major factor for Florida recently but had started 32 times and averaged 5.5 points and 7.1 rebounds.

via The Athletic|
#basketball-injury#florida-gators#micah-handlogten
sports1 year ago

"Florida's Micah Handlogten Suffers Gruesome Leg Injury in SEC Final"

Florida center Micah Handlogten was taken off the court on a stretcher during the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament championship game after suffering a severe lower left leg injury. The injury occurred early in the first half against Auburn, causing play to stop for several minutes. Handlogten was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for further evaluation. The 7-foot-1 sophomore's teammates and both teams showed concern as medical staff stabilized his leg and used an "air cast-like contraption" due to a significant amount of blood resulting from the injury.

via USA TODAY|
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sports2 years ago

"Florida Gators Set to Clash with Virginia Cavaliers in High-Stakes Matchup"

Virginia Cavaliers basketball is set to face the Florida Gators in their second game of the season. Three players to watch are Micah Handlogten, a dominant center for Florida, Riley Kugel, a dynamic scorer for the Gators, and Walter Clayton Jr, a skilled shooter and point guard. Key matchups include Virginia's undersized frontcourt against Florida's bigs, and both teams' 3-point shooting. The author predicts a 69-62 victory for Virginia.

via Streaking The Lawn|
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