Who was the basketball player that broke his leg?
Who was the basketball player that broke his leg?
Kevin Ware
The Kevin Ware Injury During the first half of the Blue Devils vs. Cardinals game, Kevin Ware went up to block a shot and landed awkwardly resulting in a compound fracture in his lower leg – meaning both his tibia and fibula were sticking out of his skin.
Why did Kevin Ware leave Louisville?
In short, Ware was tired of his reputation simply as that guy who got hurt in U of L’s Elite 8 win over Duke, with the gruesome leg injury preceding the Cardinals’ run to the 2013 national championship. …
Who won the 2013 March Madness?
Louisville
Louisville defeated Michigan in the championship game by a final score of 82–76, winning their first national title since 1986.
How did Kevin Ware injure himself?
Injury. On March 31, 2013, in the first half of an Elite 8 game against Duke, Ware landed awkwardly on his right leg after attempting to block a shot, causing an open fracture which protruded several inches out of his shin.
Who does Russ Smith play for now?
Sichuan Blue Whales#0 / Guard
Russ Smith/Current teams
Would Kevin Ware have been drafted?
Ware received widespread media attention when he suffered an open fracture of the tibia in his right leg during an Elite Eight game against the Duke Blue Devils on March 31, 2013….Kevin Ware.
| No. 5 – London Lions | |
|---|---|
| NBA draft | 2017 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017 | Kauhajoen Karhu |
Who won the 2013 Final Four?
Louisville Cardinals
2013 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament
| Season | 2012–13 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Louisville Cardinals |
| Runner-up | Michigan Wolverines (6th title game, 7th Final Four) |
| Semifinalists | Syracuse Orange (5th Final Four) Wichita State Shockers (2nd Final Four) |
| Winning coach | Rick Pitino* (2nd title) |
Who was the Louisville basketball player that broke his leg?
University of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware suffered a horrific broken right leg during Sunday’s NCAA Midwest Regional final that left his teammates and coach in tears.
How did Louisville guard Kevin Ware break his leg?
Louisville G Kevin Ware up and moving on crutches Monda after surgery to repair a broken leg yesterday. (KKards via Twitter) When Duke guard Tyler Thornton went up for a 3-pointer, Ware came flying out to block it at a 45-degree angle. The shot went in to pull the Devils (30-6) within 21-20 and there was no contact.
Who was the Duke player that broke his leg?
(KKards via Twitter) When Duke guard Tyler Thornton went up for a 3-pointer, Ware came flying out to block it at a 45-degree angle. The shot went in to pull the Devils (30-6) within 21-20 and there was no contact. But Ware landed awkwardly and his leg buckled and then snapped.
Who is the coach of the Louisville basketball team?
Louisville coach Rick Pitino wipes tears from his eyes after Kevin Ware suffers a broken leg. (Grab) The Louisville players were clearly upset. Some went over to the trash can just off the elevated court and threw up.