Florida Gators center Micah Handlotten was involved in a scary moment during Sunday’s SEC Conference Tournament finals against the Auburn Tigers.
Immediately after the start of the match, Handrogten went for a rebound, but awkwardly tripped and fell. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher, and a team spokesperson later announced that he had fractured his leg and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.
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Florida State head coach Todd Golden takes center fielder Micah Handlotten with a foot injury during a game against Auburn in the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. kneel next to. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Handrogten had two rebounds in two minutes of play. The sound of his bones breaking could be heard on television, and blood could be seen on the back of his calf, according to the Associated Press.
The 7-foot-1 sophomore transferred from Marshall to Florida after the 2022-23 season. He averaged 5.5 points and 7.1 rebounds this season as the Gators looked to advance to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
He didn’t contribute much in terms of scoring, but he was a talented rebounder. He totaled 14 rebounds in three SEC Tournament games before facing Auburn in the finals.
Florida Gators center Micah Handrogten is greeted by teammates as he is wheeled off the court at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Sunday, March 17, 2024. (Denny Simmons/The Tennessean/USA Today Network)
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Auburn later won 86-67, earning an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.
Auburn’s Joni Bloom led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Denver Jones added 11 points.
Gators guard Zane Poulin led the team with 15 points and two assists. Florida’s Thomas Ho had 11 points and four rebounds off the bench.
Florida Gators center is consoled by Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden as trainers treat a foot injury during a game against the Auburn Tigers in Nashville on March 17, 2024. , Mika Handlotten. (Getty Images)
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Florida now needs to figure out whether the commission will include them in the 68 areas.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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