Gators’ Micah Handlogten suffers fractured leg in SEC closing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Florida heart Micah Handlogten fractured his decrease left leg within the opening minutes of the Southeastern Convention event closing Sunday and was taken off the court docket on a stretcher.

Handlogten, a 7-foot-1 sophomore, had two rebounds in two minutes and was making an attempt to return down with a 3rd when he landed awkwardly on his left foot with 17:46 remaining within the first half. 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 move and completed a layup on the opposite finish for No. 12 Auburn, who pulled away within the second half for a 86-67 victory. Play then stopped as trainers rushed out to are inclined to Handlogten, and everybody inside Bridgestone Enviornment went silent.

Handlogten’s dad and mom had been delivered to the court docket from their seats within the stands. His mom, Danielle, carrying his No. 3 jersey, kneeled close to his head as her son was handled on the court docket along with his father, Ben, shut as effectively.

Handlogten’s leg was positioned inside an air forged earlier than he was positioned on a backboard, then lifted onto a stretcher. Teammates came visiting 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 College Medical Heart for exams, and Florida coach Todd Golden confirmed the fracture to ESPN’s Marty Smith at halftime of Sunday’s recreation.

Handlogten averaged 5.5 factors and was fifth within the SEC with 7.1 rebounds per recreation through the common season.

The Related Press contributed to this report.